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31
Jan

Health

Ministry of Health Announces Ebola Outbreak in Uganda

Asekeny Joan / 4 weeks
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3 min read

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala. The index case, a 32-year-old nurse, passed away at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Authorities have identified 44 contacts and initiated response measures, including isolation, contact tracing, and vaccination. The government assures the public that the situation is under control.

30
Jan

Health

Uganda Reports 2,462 Confirmed Mpox Cases as Outbreak Spreads to 83 Districts

Asekeny Joan / 4 weeks
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3 min read

Uganda has reported 2,462 confirmed cases of Mpox, with 602 new infections in the past 14 days and 16 deaths. The virus has now spread to 83 districts, with Kampala, Luwero, and Wakiso among the hardest hit.

29
Jan

Health

World Vision and Ministry of Health Collaborate to Fight Mpox in Nakasongola

Asekeny Joan / 4 weeks
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3 min read

World Vision, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has implemented a comprehensive Mpox response in Nakasongola, the second most affected district in Uganda. Key initiatives include distributing Infection Prevention and Control supplies, training over 200 Village Health Teams, and establishing two isolation centres.

22
Jan

Health

Speaker Among Affirms Government’s Commitment to Prioritizing Public Healthcare at Free Medical Camp Launch

Nkunda Ricky / 1 month
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3 min read

Speaker Anita Among has assured the public of the government’s commitment to prioritizing public healthcare. During the launch of a free medical camp at Bukedea Comprehensive School, organized by the Ministry of Health, Bukedea District Local Government, and the Anita Foundation, she emphasized her dedication to improving healthcare services.

18
Jan

Health

Mulago Hospital Seeks Shs8.598 billion to Expand Organ Transplant Services

Cherop Amarie / 1 month
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2 min read

Mulago National Referral Hospital has requested an additional Shs8.598 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year to enhance its organ transplant services. The hospital’s Executive Director, Dr. Rosemary Byanyima, made the appeal to the Parliamentary Committee on Health.

15
Jan

Health

Mbarara Hospital’s Upgrade Urged to Improve Regional Health Services

Nkwanzi Sheena / 1 month
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2 min read

The Committee on Health has renewed calls for Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to be upgraded to a National Referral Hospital to ease pressure on Mulago Hospital. The request was made during the 2025/2026 budget discussions.

14
Jan

Health

USA Accepts Ugandan’s FMD Vaccine Patent Application

Nkunda Ricky / 1 month
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5 min read

Dei BioPharma founder and managing director, Dr Mathias Magoola, has secured a patent on his invention of the world’s first universal foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine in the USA.

11
Jan

Health

Rotary International Launches 2025 Cancer Run to Boost Uganda’s Cancer Care

Amanda Bae / 2 months
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6 min read

Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick launched the 14th Rotary Cancer Run at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, praising Uganda’s Rotarians for their efforts in combating cancer. The run, scheduled for August 31, aims to raise funds to complete bunkers and wards for modern cancer treatment machines at the Rotary-Centenary Bank Cancer Ward.

10
Jan

Health

Accelerating Regional Animal Resource Seed Centres for Africa’s Food Security

Amanda Bae / 2 months
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4 min read

African Union (AU) ministers have been urged to expedite the signing of Memoranda of Understanding to operationalize five regional animal resource seed centres of excellence, including one in Uganda under the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB).

18
Dec

Health

Uganda Heart Institute Unveils Shs7bn Catheterization Lab

Nkunda Ricky / 2 months
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3 min read

The Uganda Heart Institute unveiled a catheterization laboratory (CathLab), a specialised heart theatre in which minimally invasive procedures are performed to diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels yesterday 17th December 2024. The Uganda Heart Institute introduced a catheterization laboratory (CathLab), a specialized heart theater where minimally invasive procedures are conducted to […]

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