Viruses
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Measles outbreak affects 20 districts as health ministry plans nationwide vaccination drive
Uganda is grappling with a measles outbreak that has so far affected 20 districts, according to the Ministry of Health.…
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Uganda launches rollout of HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir
Uganda on Friday launched the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, to complement existing HIV prevention methods.…
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Uganda receives first shipment of long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir
Uganda has received an initial consignment of 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir from The Global Fund, marking a significant milestone in…
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Museveni applauds Dr. Magoola for securing U.S patent for cancer treatment
President Yoweri Museveni has commended Ugandan scientist Dr. Mathias Magoola for securing a United States patent for cancer treatment, describing…
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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…
