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Ministry of Health

7 December 2024, 3:17 pm

16 days of activism: The rise of street children in Moroto

By Byamukama Alozious  Over the years, street children from the Karamoja region have become increasingly visible in bustling towns such as Kampala, Soroti, and Jinja. Now, the crisis is hitting closer to home, as Moroto Municipality faces a growing number…

7 December 2024, 11:14 am

Palliative care association of Uganda marks 25 years 

By Byamukama Alozious The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) marked 25 years of dedicated service to Ugandans with a grand event at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi. This significant milestone was celebrated by dignitaries, including the Minister of Health,…

6 December 2024, 7:13 pm

Children under 5 to benefit from maleria vaccine

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to introduce the malaria vaccine, R21, in April 2025, becoming the 19th country to do so. This initiative is particularly significant, as Uganda ranks third globally in malaria cases and eighth in malaria-related deaths.…

28 November 2024, 3:22 pm

Minister Kawooya calls for focus on TB and Leprosy prevention

By Byamukama Alozious Minister of Health for State General Duties, Hanifa Kawooya Bangirana, emphasised the need to focus on prevention and digitalisation of patient data at the 7th annual tuberculosis and leprosy conference. The conference brought together stakeholders to reflect…

2 November 2024, 12:44 pm

Kampala boda boda riders targeted in HIV testing campaign

By Byamukama Alozious In an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Ministry of Health, Kampala Capital City Authority, and Boda Boda leadership have launched a joint campaign to test Boda Boda riders for HIV. According to Kanyike Kivili,…