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.
The challenges faced by the Jinja Blood Bank in meeting its monthly blood donation targets due to negative public perceptions and unethical blood sales. To address this issue, a toll-free telephone number has been launched for reporting blood sales.
A heartwarming initiative by a team of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgeons from the Busoga Health Forum. Their monthly ENT Pro Bono outreach programs offer consultation, treatment, and training, ensuring better access to professional healthcare in the community.
Veterinary practioners whose licences are revoked but continue to practice and in the process cause death to animals or humans face a seven-year jail sentence, or fine of Shs10 million, or bothduring plenary sitting on Wednesday, 30 August 2023 chaired by Speaker Anita Among.
Uganda Ministry of Health has urged citizens to seek specialized medical care within the country rather than traveling overseas. The curative services director, Dr. Charles Olaro, emphasized the growing capacity in surgical procedures, such as orthopaedics, heart surgery, and more. A health fair is being planned to showcase the country’s medical capabilities. Health ministry curative […]
In a landmark move for cancer treatment in Uganda, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has unveiled its state-of-the-art Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) machine, further fortifying the nation’s commitment to healthcare advancements. VMAT represents a significant leap in radiation therapy. Unlike traditional radiation methods which administer radiation from fixed angles, VMAT rotates around the patient, […]
MedXpo Africa Events is set to host its inaugural medical expo in Kampala this September, from the 7th to the 9th, at UMA Show Grounds Lugogo. This pioneering event aims to bridge the knowledge and healthcare accessibility gap between healthcare institutions, professionals, and the public. MedXpo Africa Events is to launch its first ever medical […]
In a decisive move, the government of Uganda has taken a proactive stance against Tuberculosis (TB). With its unwavering commitment to health and well-being, the Ugandan government has undertaken monumental steps to ensure that TB is identified, treated, and eradicated. Through the fusion of advanced medical technology, community outreach, and public awareness campaigns, the country […]
Minister of Agricultural, Animals Industry and Fisheries, Hon Frank Tumwebaze has called upon East African Community member states to collaborate on preventive measures for Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs) and zoonotic outbreaks.
The USAID-Advancing Nutrition initiative has praised the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) for its role in promoting food fortification and improving nutrition. UNBS enforces mandatory food fortification regulations in Uganda, and it has received recognition for its efforts.
