Uganda receives first batch of injectable HIV prevention drug
Uganda has received its first 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug supported by the Global Fund and PEPFAR, targeting high-burden di...
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2026 Kabaka Birthday Run launched
Airtel and Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run.Held at B...
Rotary Club of Uptown Kampala launches community library for women and girls
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Rotary Club of Uptown Kampala hosted District Governor Geoffrey Kitakule on Feb. 14 to launch a community library aimed at empowering women and gi...
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 surpas...
Govt to repatriate 500 Ugandans stranded in Cambodia
The government has unveiled plans to repatriate up to 500 Ugandans stranded in Cambodia after they fell victim to human trafficking syndicates that lured them with false...
Residents suffocate as Lake Victoria chokes on pollution
Research. Science professors conduct research on water pollution in Lake Victorian in October last year. Their findings indicated that the lake contained heavy metals, pe...
Uganda’s Malaria Cases Drop by 22% Despite Heavy Economic Toll
Malaria remains the leading cause of deaths in UgandaUganda has recorded a sharp decline in malaria incidence and mortality over the past year, driven by expanded vaccina...
Jinja man sues TASO for Shs 150m over erroneous HIV test
Wataka claims he was erroneously diagnosed with the virus back in 2016 and forced to commence Antiretroviral treatment for over 7 years, only to discover that he was nega...
Uganda Clears Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot, Lenacapavir
Kampala — Uganda has approved Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine developed by Gilead Sciences, in a move health officials say could accelera...
New Year; Political attire, rhetoric banned at Buganda Kingdom’s Enkuuka
With the country gripped by election fever, organisers and police say they plan to ensure the event remains a cultural rather than a partisan affair.Security forces and B...