Gov’t Commissions $70M Uganda Heart Institute Hospital Project
Uganda is poised to reshape its healthcare landscape with the launch of the construction of a $70 million hospital under the guidance of the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). Designed to…
Ministry of Health Issues New Guidelines to Curb Mpox Spread
The Ministry of Health has reported 1,712 laboratory-confirmed Mpox cases since July 2024. While 1,089 individuals have recovered, 10 lives have been lost, mostly among those with underlying conditions like…
UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE TO BUILD 250-BED FACILITY
The Government of Uganda has obtained a loan of US $73million (about UGX 280 billion) from Islamic Development Fund (IDF) to facilitate the construction of a new home for Uganda…
Hospitals should keep Non-Tax Revenue to improve services
The Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) estimated at Shs600 billion that is generated by referral hospitals across the country should be retained by the facilities and used to improve on services offered.…
Gulu residents call for quick completion of cancer Centre
Residents of Gulu City have asked Parliament to prioritise the completion of the regional cancer centre in the new financial year describing the rising cases of cancer patients in the…
Speaker urges girls to defy parents on early marriages
Speaker Anita Among has asked parents and cultural leaders to put an end to teenage pregnancies and child marriages saying the vice is encouraged by the unfortunate practice of viewing…
MoH Launches New Self-Testing Kit in Battle Against HIV/AIDS
In a significant move to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the Ministry of Health has introduced a self-testing kit. To enhance accessibility and awareness, this innovative kit is poised to transform…
NMS RECEIVES A DONATION
NMS RECEIVES A DONATION OF ANTIMALARIAL MEDICINES FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA The Government of the People’s Republic of China has donated an assortment of three different antimalarial medicines, worth…
The Health Sector in Uganda
Uganda’s health sector has been addressing various challenges and implementing initiatives to improve healthcare services across the country. Here are some potential areas of focus for the latest news: