Dr. Diana Atwine, the permanent secretary at the health ministry, has expressed optimism that Uganda can achieve its goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 through prevention efforts and improved treatment adherence.
Uganda police have reintroduced “Operation Fika Salama” in response to a surge in road accidents, with 405 crashes and 77 fatalities reported in a single week. The initiative aims to raise road safety awareness and will provide defensive driving training for taxi and bus drivers.
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) is hosting the National HIV and AIDS Scientific Meeting in Kampala from November 14th to 16th, 2023. This 3-day event, held in partnership with the Research, Academia, Science, and Professional Associations Self-Coordinating Entity (RASP-SCE), will bring together researchers, policymakers, and service providers to exchange new insights into HIV/AIDS response.
Uganda’s forthcoming introduction of the Cabotegravir HIV prevention injection, set to launch in January. This innovation aims to reduce HIV transmission, with a focus on youth, and follows international guidelines endorsing its use.
The National Drug Authority (NDA) and the Buganda Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in safeguarding public health. Under this partnership, His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Mutebi II will champion the cause of safe drug usage in the Buganda Kingdom and across Uganda.
The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) and Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) have received a substantial $45 million grant from USAID to advance HIV vaccine research in Uganda. The announcement was made at the United Nations General Assembly.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to emphasize the importance of early detection through breast cancer screening. Breast cancer affects millions of women worldwide, making it crucial for every woman to take charge of her health.
Dr. John Wakida, Head of Private Medical Schools, and Chairman of the National Medical Schools Quality Assurance Committee has urged medical institutes to construct hospitals on their premises due to the significant increase in medical schools and the resulting shortage of training hospitals for medical students.
Mulago National Referral Hospital has launched an ambitious weeklong medical camp in celebration of Uganda’s 61st Independence Day. The goal is to conduct over 4,000 surgeries, including complex and minor procedures, drawing more than 2,000 patients in need.
Kisenyi Health Center IV, under the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has successfully upgraded its oxygen supply system, eliminating chaotic scenes of struggling health workers with oxygen cylinders.
