# Tags

Urgent Government Intervention Needed to Combat HIV/AIDS in Tororo and Busia Border Districts

The Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters has called on the government of Uganda to intervene in the border districts of Tororo and Busia to address the spread of the virus. The committee conducted an oversight visit to assess the impact of HIV/AIDS among various populations, including commercial sex workers, drug addicts, and individuals engaged […]

Medical interns arrested for protesting over non-deployment

A group of medical interns in Uganda was arrested by the police yesterday Monday 15th May 2023 for planning a march to the office of the President to express their dissatisfaction with the government’s failure to deploy them. The interns claim that they have been trying to engage with relevant authorities but have not received […]

Government delivers 10,000 doses of foot and mouth disease vaccines to Alebtong district

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries delivered 10,000 doses of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) vaccines to Alebtong District, two months after the outbreak of the deadly cattle disease on Tuesday 9th May 2023. The district confirmed the outbreak of the disease in the areas of Adwir, Okomo, Alololo, and Ocokober in Adwir […]

health workers

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICERS STRIKE OVER PROMOTION AND PAY RISE

Senior medical officers in Uganda have threatened to lay down their tools to push for a pay rise and an acceleration in their promotion process to senior consultant level. The move follows a similar industrial action by Senior House Officers (SHO) and Medical Interns, who are seeking better salaries and deployment to different medical centres. […]

nurse

High Number of Caesarean Deliveries Recorded at Arua Regional Referral Hospital in April

A high number of caesarean deliveries were recorded at Arua Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda, with at least 240 out of 560 deliveries in April being performed by C-section. The hospital director said that most of the cases were due to complications arising from referrals, but some expectant mothers were also demanding C-sections as opposed […]

doctors

Mulago Hospital SeeksShs10bTo Repair Non-Functional Machine

The management of Mulago National Referral Hospital has said it needs about shs 10 billion to repair and maintain machines whose non-functionality has affected care at the facility Yesterday, 27th. April. 2023, Mrs. Byanyima The acting executive director of Mulago Hospital, Dr Rosemary Byanyima said they are expediting processes to restore the functionality of the […]

boat ambulance

Uganda’s Comprehensive Vaccination Program and Emergency Medical Services: Protecting and Saving Lives

Uganda’s Ministry of Health Implements Comprehensive Vaccination and Emergency Medical Services Programs to Reduce Mortality and Improve Health Outcomes. Uganda provides vaccines against childhood illnesses, prevention of cancers and diseases in adulthood, and vaccines in response to disease outbreaks guided by the vulnerability profiles of the priority groups. The goal of the vaccination program is […]

Some of the Government Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda

Improvement In Uganda Healthcare Delivery

In recent years, the Ugandan government has taken significant strides towards improving the quality of healthcare services provided in government hospitals. With a focus on upgrading facilities, increasing access to medical equipment and medicines, and boosting healthcare personnel training, the government has made great progress in improving healthcare delivery to Ugandan citizens. One of the […]

Inside view of Advanced Life Support Ambulance

The Ministry Of Health’s Significant Role In The Availability And Accessibility Of Ambulances In Uganda

Ministry of Health(MOH) in Uganda has made significant efforts to improve the availability and accessibility of ambulances in the country. The Ministry has implemented various initiatives aimed at increasing the number of ambulances, improving their maintenance and operation, and strengthening the capacity of ambulance services. One of the most significant contributions of the Ministry of […]

A pregnant woman on an antenatal visit at Mulago Specialized Women And Neonatal Hospital

Ugandan Government’s Comprehensive Efforts Lead to Remarkable Progress in Health Sector

The health of Ugandans is one of the top priorities of the government of Uganda, because upholding health is wealth and in order to achieve the total well-being of the nation, the citizens must be healthy,the government has made efforts to improve healthcare services in the country, including increasing healthcare funding, promoting preventative measures and […]