Viruses
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Encourage families to vaccinate against malaria, health ministry tells religious leaders
The Margaret Muhanga, Minister for State for Health in charge of Primary Health Care has urged religious leaders to dispel…
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How the new HIV prevention rollout in Uganda is a game-changer for risk communities
In a significant move to enhance HIV prevention efforts, Uganda’s Ministry of Health has announced the initiation of the first…
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Uganda launches HIV prevention program for men engaging in high-risk sexual activities
The Ugandan government has introduced an innovative program to provide event-driven pre-exposure prophylaxis (ED-PrEP) to HIV-negative men who participate in…
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Uganda carries out polio vaccination in areas affected by previous Ebola outbreak
Uganda has rolled out a polio vaccination exercise in districts that were affected by the Ebola outbreak, which was contained…
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Uganda Revenue Authority demanding for One Billion Shillings to treat employees suffering from HIV, Covid-19
To treat employees suffering from HIV and AIDS and COVID-19, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has asked the Parliament to…
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Uganda close to be declared Ebola-free: ministry
Uganda is expected to be declared Ebola-free on Wednesday if no new case is registered by then, the Ministry of…
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WHO chief says many reasons for hope in 2023
Although 2022 has been a highly challenging year for global health, there are still many reasons for hope as the…
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Ugandan president calls for renewed fight against HIV/AIDS
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has rallied citizens to step up the fight against HIV/AIDS to cut down the number of…
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WHO donates Shs3.6bn to Uganda to equip Ebola Treatment Units
World Health Organization (WHO) has today, Friday 9th December 2022 donated supplies worth $995,000 (Shs3.6bn) to the Ministry of Health.…
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Uganda receives 1,200 doses of Ebola trial vaccine
Uganda on Thursday received 1,200 doses of the Ebola trial vaccine to be used in a clinical trial aimed at…
