Media Council summons The Observer again
Nearly five years after first being summoned over a controversial story, The Observer newspaper finds itself back before Uganda’s Media Council, this time, not jus...
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Uganda Records 2 Million Births in 2025 as Health System Struggles to Keep Pace
Uganda recorded approximately 2 million births in 2025, according to Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, who warned that rapid population...
Nabbanja, Kadaga, Mao, Mpuuga: Key Figures Emerge in Museveni’s Cabinet Reshuffle Talks
As Uganda edges closer to a new political phase, all eyes are on President Yoweri Museveni, who is considering a sweeping cabinet reshuffle that could redefine the countr...
Kireka 14Bn Market Project Cleared As IGG Brings Stakeholders Together
Deputy IGG Anna Muhairwe greets an old man after the Kireka market redevelopment-related meeting at Kira Municipal Council headquarters. Deputy IGG Ann Muhairwe arrives t...
Dr. Atwine Warns Sickle Cell Could Surpass HIV as Uganda’s Biggest Health Threat if Uncontrolled
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning about the growing public health threat of sickle cell disease, cautioning that if left unchecked, it could s...
Fact-Check: Viral Video Claiming Uganda Is Launching Mandatory Newborn DNA Screening Is False
A poster circulating on social media claims that the Ministry of Health is set to roll out a nationwide mandatory newborn screening for paternity DNA, allegedly to be lau...
Outdated HIV Kit Supplier ABBOTT accused of Secretly financing Politicians in Health Ministry to Sabotage safer Testing rollout
Uganda’s Ministry of Health is at risk of losing critical funding from the Global Fund, one of the largest donors in the fight against HIV/AIDS, amid explosive all...
Byanyima Calls Out Dr. Atwine: "Why Not Work for Free Too?" Following Ministry's Call for Volunteers
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...
Uganda confirms new outbreak of Ebola in Kampala
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...
Uganda turns to solar refrigerators to keep vaccines cool
The government yesterday dispatched 776 pieces of equipment comprising 556 solar direct drive refrigerators and 220 electric refrigerators to districts to ensure safe sto...