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.
Lubaga Hospital introduces a specialized transplant theatre for kidney, liver, and corneal transplants, aiming to eliminate the need for costly overseas procedures. The facility was inaugurated by Dr. Henry Mwebesa from the Ministry of Health and is named after Dr. Rita Moser, the hospital’s first medical superintendent. Lubaga Hospital Transplant Centre Lubaga Hospital has commissioned […]
Government of Uganda, in a remarkable collaborative effort with the World Bank, has procured 220 motorcycles and 457 laptops to bolster health emergency preparedness in the country’s refugee-hosting districts. This significant initiative aims to ameliorate healthcare services, particularly during emergencies, in the 12 districts that host the country’s refugee population. The materials, which were delivered […]
The Ministry of Health has received a fully equipped mobile laboratory truck worth Shs700m from the European Union (EU) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The mobile laboratory will enhance the ministry’s capacity to conduct medical surveillance in remote and cross-border areas. The Ministry of Health on Wednesday 26th July 2023 received a fully […]
President Museveni, in collaboration with scientists, has selected Bukedi Sub-region as a pilot area for a new mosquito radiation sterilisation technology aimed at preventing malaria. The innovative approach, which sterilizes male mosquitoes to reduce their offspring, will be deployed in areas with high malaria prevalence. If successful, the initiative will be expanded to other regions […]
Regarding DNA paternity testing, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, announced that no lab or facility can send DNA samples for paternity testing abroad without clearance from the Director General of Health Services and/or the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology. Labs interested in conducting DNA paternity tests can apply for evaluation […]
In a significant effort to enhance emergency medical services and address the challenges of timely patient transportation, the Ministry of Health Uganda has decided to invest in regional air ambulances. This move aims to reduce unacceptable delays and in order to ensure the swift and efficient transportation of critically ill or injured patients. Ministry of […]
Solid waste management is a global concern that affects the health and well-being of communities around the world. In Uganda, the issue of poor solid waste management is particularly pronounced, with serious implications for water quality and public health. Uganda, like many developing countries, faces significant challenges in managing solid waste effectively. Limited infrastructure, inadequate […]
The medical interns under their umbrella The Uganda Medical Association have given the Ministry of Health 24 hours to release their demanding deployment dates and deployment lists, yesterday 6th June 2023 at Galloway House, Mulago. Over 2000 pre-medical interns have issued the Ministry of Health a one-day ultimatum to urgently release an official communication about […]
