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22 March 2025, 11:43 am
Preparations for the 12th edition of Kabaka’s birthday run in high gear
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, through the kingdom’s ministries and other partners, has organised the Kabaka Birthday Run, which will take place on 6th April 2025. The purpose of this…
18 March 2025, 12:23 pm
Has Uganda done enough to fight female genital mutilation practice?
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is one of the African countries facing challenges in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), particularly in rural areas. The government, in collaboration with local and international organisations, has made significant strides in combating FGM.…
17 March 2025, 6:24 pm
Sweden grants $2m to UNICEF for Uganda Ebola response
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Government of Sweden has today announced new funding to UNICEF to support the response to the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. The US$2 million contribution will be utilised by UNICEF over five…
23 February 2025, 10:57 am
Could Ssesazi’s death cause have an element of mental health or stress?
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 30th January 2025, the permanent secretary, ministry of health, Dr. Diana Atwine, warned all staff supported by United States President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR), USAID and CDC that all their activities related to disbursement…
10 February 2025, 1:14 pm
Uganda’s herbs show promising results in treating acute respiratory illnes…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Minister of science, technology and innovation, Hon. Monica Musenero, has confirmed that the a clinical trial conducted in Uganda by the Makerere University Lung Institute on two locally made herbal medicines have demonstrated that they are safe…
3 February 2025, 6:49 pm
Uganda’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare exhibition begins next week
By Ronald Ssemagonja The 4th edition of Uganda’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare international exhibition will take place from 13th to 15th February 2025 at the Lugogo UMA Show Grounds in Kampala. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, the…
30 January 2025, 5:48 pm
Sudan Ebola disease confirmed in Uganda, one person declared dead
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala following laboratory confirmation from three national reference laboratories: the Central Public Health Laboratory in Kampala, the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe,…
13 December 2024, 10:43 am
Experts call for collective action to end HIV by 2030
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Principal Investigator, Dr Flavia Matovu, has expressed concern about the fight against stigma among people living with HIV and AIDS in Uganda. Dr Matovu made her remarks during the AIDS Symposium at the Sheraton…
7 December 2024, 10:06 am
Journalists trained to report on sexual and reproductive health rights
By Nakkazi Mercy KAMPALA, UGANDA – In an effort to improve the quality of reporting on sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Uganda, journalists from various media outlets have participated in an extensive training programme. The session, led by…
1 December 2024, 5:38 pm
Uganda marks World AIDS Day, pledges to end AIDS by 2030
By Ronald Ssemagonja World AIDS Day is commemorated globally to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and to mourn those who have lost their lives to the disease. Established in 1988, this day…