Uganda Rolls Out Nationwide Mosquito Net Campaign
By Diana N.Kintu The Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide mosquito net distribution campaign as part of Uganda’s Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan, in a renewed effort to reduce the…
Kampala Joins Global City Cancer Challenge to Boost Access to Quality Care
By Diana.N.Kintu Kampala has officially joined the City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) Network, becoming the 18th city worldwide and the sixth in Africa to participate in the global initiative aimed at…
Mulago Hospital Marks International Women’s Day with Focus on Mental Health of Female Health Workers
Mulago National Referral Hospital joined the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day 2026 with a call to strengthen mental health support for female healthcare workers. The celebrations were held…
Uganda Hosts Inaugural Community of Practice on Health Sovereignty
Uganda has launched the inaugural Community of Practice on Health Sovereignty, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening country-led and resilient health systems across Africa amid shifting global funding dynamics. The…
Uganda Strengthens Tobacco Control with New Conflict of Interest Declaration
By Diana N.Kintu The Ministry of Health, in partnership with HEPS Uganda, has launched a mandatory Declaration of No Conflict of Interest for members of the National Tobacco Control Committee,…
Health Minister Flags Off Equipment to Strengthen Immunisation Services Nationwide
By Diana N.Kintu The Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, has flagged off a consignment of operational equipment aimed at strengthening immunisation services across Uganda. The equipment was procured through…
Mulago Hospital Marks International Women’s Day with Focus on Mental Health of Female Health Workers
Mulago National Referral Hospital joined the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day 2026 with a call to strengthen mental health support for female healthcare workers. The celebrations were held…
Uganda Intensifies Fight Against Rising Cancer Burden Amid Calls for Early Detection
By Christine Keehe Uganda continues to grapple with a growing cancer burden, with health experts warning that late diagnosis, limited access to treatment and persistent stigma are fuelling preventable deaths…
Uganda Launches Nationwide Mandatory Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease
By Diana N. Kintu The Ministry of Health has officially launched a nationwide mandatory newborn screening programme for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s efforts to…
MOH dismisses Nipah Virus outbreak in Uganda
By Damali Mukhaye The Ministry of Health (MOH) has strongly dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in Uganda, describing the reports as…