UPDF Rolls Out Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection Lenacapavir
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Health Services, has rolled out lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drug for HI...
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Winners: President Museveni, Dr Mathias Magoola and 12 Others Honoured as Uganda Health Sector Transformation Champions
In recognition of notable achievements in Uganda’s health sector under the leadership of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, Public Opinio...
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...
Katakwi DHO Ichumar Omeke killed in night road crash
The fatal crash occurred on Tuesday night, April 7, 2026, at around 10:00pm as Dr Ichumar was driving back to his home in Soroti City after a day’s work at Katakwi Dist...
Buliisa moves to install biometric machines to curb health worker absenteeism
Patients seeking treatment at Biiso health Center IV in Buliisa. Health workers in the district are being accused of absenteeism.Buliisa, Uganda | URN | The Buliisa Distr...
Kawempe Hospital Downgrade Could Set Back Uganda’s Healthcare, Director Warns
Kampala, Uganda | The Executive Director of Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Dr. Emmanuel Byaruhanga Kayogoza, has raised concerns that any move to downgrade Kawempe H...
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...
Ministry of Health, Softcare Launch New Diaper Plan Aiming to Keep Newborn Babies Warm and Prevent Deaths
Uganda's Ministry of Health announced a corporate social responsibility partnership with Softcare Uganda on March 2, 2026, involving donations of diapers, wipes, and sani...
Shock as nine-year-old pupil takes own life in Pallisa
Shock gripped Pallisa District after a nine-year-old Primary Two pupil allegedly committed suicide following the recent deaths of both parents, prompting calls for increa...
Shs350m NICU equipment boosts Lira Hospital’s newborn care capacity
Lira, Uganda: Lira Regional Referral Hospital has received Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) equipment worth Shs350 million, a major boost expected to strengthen care f...