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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
By Diana N. Kintu The Ministry of Health has inaugurated its first-ever monthly media breakfast meeting, marking a new step towards strengthening engagement with journalists and improving the dissemination of…
By Caroline.N The Government of Uganda has urged renewed and concerted efforts from all stakeholders — including public institutions, local governments, development partners, the private sector and communities — to…
By Diana N. Kintu Uganda and the United States have entered a new phase of bilateral cooperation with the signing of a landmark five-year health partnership worth $2.3 billion. The…
By Caroline.N Mulago National Referral Hospital has launched a pilot digital health education initiative aimed at addressing the growing challenge of health misinformation and improving public understanding of medical guidance.…
