Uganda is one of the top 26 countries that face significant risks due to the reductions in U.S. foreign aid, particularly impacting health sector financing.According to an analysis from the Washington, D.C.-based
In City East Division, a constituency represented in the 11th Parliament by the UPC Party President, Akena Jimmy James Michael, is found Te-Obwolo Village, where electorates shared water with animals for over 10 years at no one’s concern; Thanks Dr. Jane Ruth
The scorching heat wave that has gripped Uganda in recent weeks is expected to subside by mid-March, paving the way for the long-awaited rainy season, officials from the Uganda Meteorological Authority and the Ministry of Water and Environment have announced.Speaking at a press briefing at
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence
The thousands of people who work for the U.S. government’s main agency for humanitarian aid and disaster relief have been on the front lines of efforts to fight famine, contain virulent infectious diseases like H.I.V. and Ebola, and rebuild infrastructure in i
Avocados are widely recognized for their health benefits, but most people discard the seed without realizing its incredible medicinal properties. The avocado seed is packed with antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients that can help prevent and treat various
Ugandans dismissing disease outbreak announcements as alarmist are fatigued with epidemics, Dr. Richard Kabanda, the Commissio
Following the freeze on US foreign aid, Uganda’s Ministry of Health asked health workers supported by USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue their work as volunteers "in the spirit of patriotism."
The index case sought treatment at Mulago in Kampala, Saidina Abubakar Islamic Hospital in Matugga in Wakiso District, and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Mbale City, as well as from a traditional healer (witch doctor).
The Ministry of health has this afternoon confirmed an outbreak of the very contagious Ebola disease in Kampala.In a press briefing held at the Ministry of health headquarters in Kampala, Wandegeya, the minis
