Uganda has commenced a clinical trial for a vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, following an outbreak that has already claimed the life of a nurse and infected others in the capital, Kampala. The trial, which began on February 3 at Mulago National Referral Hospital, is being carried out by the Ministry…
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has approved Uganda’s first locally manufactured HIV and malaria diagnostic kits, marking a major milestone in the country’s healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The approval paves the way for the mass production and distribution of these test kits, which promise faster, more affordable, and accurate disease diagnosis—a critical step toward strengthening Uganda’s healthcare system…
Uganda has maintained its position as one of Africa’s top financial markets, securing a fourth place in the 2024 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. This is according to the annual report recently released by Absa Group. It highlights Uganda’s strong macroeconomic stability and improving market transparency but underscores challenges in market depth and pension fund…
