health Uganda reports 10 cases of Mpox: Health ministry advises vigilance
By Julius Kitone . 3 days ago
Uganda reports 10 cases of Mpox: Health ministry advises vigilance

Health minister Jane Ruth Aceng says there is no immediate cause for alarm, but urges the public to remain vigilant to prevent further spread.


health Escalating TB drug resistance and HIV co-infection raise concerns
By Bridget Nsimenta . 4 days ago
Escalating TB drug resistance and HIV co-infection raise concerns

Despite ongoing efforts to control the disease, Uganda faces a growing challenge with rising drug resistance and high rates of HIV co-infection.


dr-congo Mpox vaccines delivered to DRC
By Bridget Nsimenta . 4 days ago
Mpox vaccines delivered to DRC


health NCDs, budget cuts hamper HIV fight in Busoga
By Hakim Kanyere . 1 week ago
NCDs, budget cuts hamper HIV fight in Busoga

The Uganda AIDS Commission has also raised alarms, reporting an increase in HIV/AIDS prevalence, particularly among young people in urban centers.


health Preeclampsia: An urgent maternal health concern in Uganda

health Kisoro breathes easy as two quarantined patients test negative for Mpox
By Lukia Nantaba . 1 week ago
Kisoro breathes easy as two quarantined patients test negative for Mpox

Emmanuel Ainebyoona, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, assured that the ministry is actively monitoring and testing for Mpox and remains commit...


health Manafwa uses salary freezes to combat health sector absenteeism
By Gerald Matembu . 1 week ago
Manafwa uses salary freezes to combat health sector absenteeism

With the system, absenteeism among health workers has decreased substantially, from 69% in the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year to 8% by th...


health Uganda tackles breastfeeding gaps among vulnerable mothers

health Bicycles to boost village health teams
By Bridget Nsimenta . 1 week ago
Bicycles to boost village health teams


health Masaka City decries shortage of public toilets, high pupu fees
By Zainab Namusaazi Ssengendo . 1 week ago
Masaka City decries shortage of public toilets, high pupu fees

The city residents are raising urgent concerns over a severe shortage of accessible public toilets and the high fees charged for their use, which have...


health The Effects of Not Having a Toilet: A Persistent Challenge in Uganda
By Jamila Mulindwa . 1 week ago
The Effects of Not Having a Toilet: A Persistent Challenge in Uganda

This deficiency has far-reaching consequences for health, education, and economic development in the country.


health Nicotine Summit: Experts push for innovations and strategies for a smoke-free future
By Julius Kitone . 1 week ago
Nicotine Summit: Experts push for innovations and strategies for a smoke-free future

The Nicotine Summit Uganda focused on reducing tobacco harm through education, safer alternatives, community engagement, and industry collaboration.


health Busoga's maternal and child mortality crisis stirs stakeholders into major initiative
By Hakim Kanyere . 1 week ago
Busoga's maternal and child mortality crisis stirs stakeholders into major initiative

Federation for Uganda Medical Interns, the Busoga Consortium for Development, Busoga Health Forum, Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, and others is org...


health Ugandan cardiologists tipped on diagnosing heart diseases