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Greater Kampala at the Heart of Mpox Outbreak Response Efforts

The Ministry of Health, KCCA, and UNICEF Uganda are conducting Mpox risk communication campaigns across Kampala and Entebbe. The effort focuses on raising awareness about the virus, its prevention, and its impact on high-risk groups. A Village Health Team (VHT) member conducts risk communication on Mpox at Trinity Church Mengo The Ministry of Health (MoH) […]

Minister Lumumba calls for stronger health security measures in Uganda

The Minister for General Duties, Ms. Justine Lumumba, has called on the government of Uganda to prioritise health security in advance as the key strategy to avert the challenges of unpreparedness during the launch of the Second Uganda National Action Plan for Health Security at Speke Resort Hotel, Munyonyo. During the launch of the Second […]

Kyabazinga Named UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to Fight Teenage Pregnancy

The Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has been appointed as a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to lead the fight against teenage pregnancy in Busoga and Uganda. The Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has been named a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to spearhead efforts in combating teenage pregnancy in Busoga and throughout […]

UNICEF Highlights Alarming Rates of HIV Infections Among Young Women and Girls

UNICEF’s latest report highlights alarming rates of HIV infections among adolescent girls, with seven out of ten new cases occurring in females aged 15-19, and emphasizes the urgent need for improved access to treatment and prevention. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) raised concerns on Friday regarding the disproportionately high rate of new HIV infections […]

Government Launches UGX 12 billion Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Wakiso

The government, in partnership with Korea, has launched a UGX 12 billion faecal sludge treatment plant in Wakiso District to address sanitation challenges in urbanizing areas. The facility, to be completed in 18 months, will process 60 cubic meters of waste daily, enhancing public health and supporting agriculture through treated waste reuse. Dr. Alfred Okot […]

Uganda’s Health Initiatives Honored by WHO and U.S. Government

The WHO and the U.S. government have praised Uganda’s public health initiatives, including the long-standing partnership with the U.S. CDC, Makerere University, and the Ministry of Health, which has contributed significantly to disease outbreak responses and improved health outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States government have commended Uganda for its effective […]

Uganda Launches €12M Health Infrastructure Project in Karamoja

The Ministry of Health has initiated the €12 million Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project II (KIDP II) to upgrade healthcare facilities in the poverty-stricken Karamoja region. Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Health has announced a €12 million initiative to upgrade and equip health facilities in the Karamoja region, which faces the highest poverty rate in […]

Global Vaccine Alliance CEO visits Uganda

Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, visited Uganda to commemorate 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), a WHO initiative to provide universal vaccine access. Joined by UNICEF and Ugandan health officials, she witnessed local immunisation efforts and will meet President Museveni to discuss strengthening vaccination services. Dr Sania Nishtar, the chief executive […]

Government Enhances Immunization Coverage, Adds Yellow Fever and Malaria Vaccines

Government has updated the childhood immunization schedule in Buliisa District, adding the yellow fever vaccine and expanding doses for measles, Rota, and polio vaccines. Dr. Gabriel Taban, Assistant Health Officer, announced this during the “Big Catch-Up” drive to increase vaccination coverage. The government has incorporated the yellow fever vaccine into the childhood immunization schedule, as […]

Bliss GVS Donates UGX 35 million in Essential Medicines to Kampala Health Centers

Bliss GVS Pharmaceuticals donated UGX 35 million worth of anti-malarial and dermatological medications to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), received by Dr. Sarah Zalwango, Acting Director for Public Health. Dr. Zalwango emphasized the importance of the donation, noting high demand for anti-malarial drugs during the rainy season. She encouraged preventative measures like mosquito net use […]