Health
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Government responds to deaths of learners due to severe malaria in Kampala schools
The Ministry of Health has presented a statement to Parliament following concerns raised over the deaths of learners from severe…
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How Legacy Natural Medicinal Herbs is giving hope to women living with fibroids through research-based herbal medicine
For thousands of women, a diagnosis of uterine fibroids marks the beginning of years of pain, uncertainty and difficult choices.…
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Ministry of health orders Allied Health Professionals Council to stop licensing drug shops
The Ministry of Health has directed the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) to immediately stop licensing drug shops, clarifying that…
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Japan strengthens Uganda’s fight against Ebola with emergency grant
The Government of Japan has announced an emergency grant of USD 500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) to the International Federation of…
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Uganda, DRC launch joint Ebola response plan to strengthen border surveillance
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have launched a joint 90-day cross-border response plan aimed at strengthening surveillance,…
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dfcu Bank upgrades Mulago Sickle Cell Clinic facilities to improve patient care
As Uganda continues to grapple with one of the world’s highest burdens of sickle cell disease, dfcu Bank has strengthened…
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Uganda among five countries targeted by Israel’s new travel restrictions
Ugandan citizens and residents have been barred from travelling to Israel following new restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities in response…
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Health sector gets Shs5.23 trillion in 2026/27 financial year as government expands specialised care
Government has allocated Shs 5.23 trillion to the health sector in the 2026/27 financial year, with funding targeted at improving…
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Uganda appeals against travel restrictions as WHO praises Ebola response
Uganda has called on countries that have imposed travel restrictions in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak to reconsider their…
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WHO chief commends Uganda’s response to Ebola outbreak
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has praised Uganda’s swift and effective response to the ongoing…
