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Vaccines
27 January 2026, 5:17 pm
Uganda strengthens routine immunisation amid outbreaks, funding Pressures
Byamukama Alozious The ministry of health has reaffirmed its commitment to routine immunisation as a critical pillar of public health, even as the country faces recurrent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, reduced partner funding and rising misinformation about vaccines. Speaking at…
3 August 2024, 3:20 pm
Vigilance urged by health minister following monkeypox detection in Uganda
By Philip Onyango The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that monkeypox has been detected in the country, with two people suspected to be infected. This was revealed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, during a press…
25 May 2024, 12:56 pm
Experts advocate for vaccine uptake amidst hesitancy threats in Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious Vaccines have played a crucial role in preventing many infectious diseases worldwide. Over the decades, vaccines have been developed to combat viral attacks, with Edward Jenner being credited for creating the first successful smallpox vaccine in 1796,…