Access to essential medication remains a critical issue in Uganda’s health sector, especially for patients battling chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease. While government support continues to supply basic drugs for common illnesses such as malaria and pain relief, those suffering from long-term conditions are often left behind—particularly in rural communities where many cannot afford…
The government of Uganda is taking bold steps to make healthcare more affordable for its citizens. The Ministry of Health has announced plans to introduce a regulatory system that will control the fees charged by private hospitals. This move comes in response to the growing concern about the high cost of healthcare, especially in private…
A big move to stop malaria has begun in Amuria District. The Pilgrim Protect School Malaria Project has now been officially started, bringing new hope to thousands of students, teachers, and families. This new and important project is being led by the Ministry of Health, working with the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Amuria…
Pilgrim Africa, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Amuria District Local Government, will launch a new initiative to fight malaria in schools. The project, known as the Pilgrim Protect School Malaria Project, is scheduled to be launched on May 8th, 2025 at Amuria Primary School in Amuria…
Despite the remarkable strides Uganda has made in reducing maternal mortality rates, dropping from 336 to 189 deaths per 1,000 live births, as reported in the 2022 Uganda Demographics and Health Survey, sepsis remains a significant threat, steadily increasing from 8,110 cases in 2021 to 10,233 in 2023, making it the third leading cause of…
Every Newborn Deserves a Chance at Life: Uganda’s National Kuza Babies Care & Conference 2024 The current infant mortality rate for Uganda in 2024 is 38.015 deaths per 1000 live births, a 2.95% decline from 2023. The infant mortality rate for Uganda in 2023 was 39.171 deaths per 1000 live births, a 3.43% decline from…
Rotaractors in Uganda have conducted a medical camp at Rukoni Health Centre, stepping up efforts to fight malaria and improve maternal health in the community. During the camp, mosquito nets, mama kits, and mattresses were handed over to the hospital, alongside free consultations, testing, and treatment services. Led by the District Rotaract Representative, Semio Ssebukulu,…
The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) has joined forces with SML News UG in a collaborative effort to push for the abolition of the death penalty in Uganda. FHRI, a non-governmental human rights advocacy organization based in Nsambya, Kampala, has been at the forefront of advocating for penal reform and abolishing the death penalty…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The deadly anthrax outbreak in Kanungu District has claimed its fourth victim, a 52-year-old woman from Karukondo village, Nyamirama sub-county, who succumbed earlier this week after testing positive for the disease. This latest fatality intensifies growing concerns as health authorities warn of increasing infections and the spread of the zoonotic disease. Gad…
The Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 25,000 individuals deemed to be at high risk of contracting the deadly disease.
