Uganda’s Ministry of Health has reassured the public and the international community that the country remains safe for tourism and trade, despite a recent Ebola outbreak. Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, made the announcement on Wednesday, during a press conference in Mbale, a city in eastern Uganda, addressing growing concerns following the emergence of…
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…
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,…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a significant effort to curb the resurgence of polio, the Ugandan government is preparing to immunize over 2.7 million children under the age of five in the eastern part of the country. This was announced by the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, as officials outlined a door-to-door vaccination campaign scheduled for…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a united effort to curb the spread of malaria, the Rotaract Club of Kampala North Musical, alongside the National Girl Guide Association and Malaria Partners International, partnered with the Ministry of Health Uganda to conduct a two-day training for Village Health Teams (VHTs) from Bweyogerere, Kirinya, and Bukasa. Held at the…
Residents of the Ankore Subregion will soon benefit from a free medical camp aimed at addressing persistent surgical complications exacerbated by limited access to affordable healthcare.
By Teddy Namayanja A case of Mpox (formerly known as Monkey pox) has been confirmed in Nakasongola District. This is the first reported case in the area, and health authorities are urging residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. Symptoms to Watch Out For: Fever Headache Muscle aches Swollen lymph nodes…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, and continued breastfeeding along with solid foods up to two years or beyond.
By Teddy Namayanja The Uganda Development Cooperation (UDC), has called upon all stakeholders involved in the fight against cancer to put more emphasis and effort in creating awareness. The call was made earlier today at an event in Kampala, where UDC handed over a 5.75M shillings donation cheque towards the 2024 Rotary Cancer Run…
By Teddy Namayanja Thirty nine people are still missing following the Kiteezi Garbage Landfill which occurred last week on Saturday August 10, 2024. This is according to a report by Police and Office of the Prime Minister. “These 39 are people who were registered as missing by this committe. This includes 35 people who…
