Health
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Schools okayed to reopen on Monday as government tightens Ebola safety measures
The Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed that schools across Uganda will officially reopen for the second term on…
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Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as total rises to five
The Ministry of Health Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), bringing the total number of…
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dfcu uses 62nd anniversary to promote preventive healthcare and community wellbeing
dfcu Bank marked its 62nd anniversary by shifting focus from corporate celebrations to community healthcare outreach, hosting a major free…
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Uganda issues 10 fresh Ebola containment measures following imported cases DR Congo
The Ugandan government has announced a raft of strict containment measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola Virus Disease…
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U.S. Embassy Kampala issues Ebola health alert, suspends all visa services as WHO declares global emergency
The United States Embassy in Kampala has issued a formal health alert and simultaneously suspended all visa services, signalling the…
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Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak after Congolese patient dies in Kampala
Uganda’s Ministry of Health declared an Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak on Thursday 15 May 2026, after laboratory tests confirmed…
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Government, WHO push for stronger parish social service committees to lmprove community services
World Health Organization together with government ministries and local leaders have intensified efforts to strengthen grassroots service delivery through the…
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Uganda strengthens paediatric healthcare training as Mbarara University signs landmark MOU with international humanitarian organisation
A new educational partnership between Mbarara University of Science and Technology and the Children’s Surgical Hospital in Entebbe promises to…
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United Arab Emirates gifts Uganda state-of-the-art specialized hospital in Entebbe
The Governments of Uganda and United Arab Emirates have officially launched the construction of the 100-bed Emirates Specialty Hospital in…
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Africa unites against sickle cell disease as Uganda leads continental response
Uganda has positioned itself at the forefront of Africa’s fight against Sickle Cell Disease following the launch and technical validation…
