Ministry of Health
-
Health
UGX 66bn approved for Uganda Cancer Institute expansion
Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow US$18.09 million (UGX 66.003 billion) as additional financing for the expansion of the…
Read More » -
Health
World Bank rejects Uganda’s bid to repurpose COVID-19 funds for stalled health projects
The World Bank has rejected Uganda’s request to redirect COVID-19 grant funds toward completing stalled health infrastructure projects, Minister of…
Read More » -
Uncategorized
Sudan Ebola virus confirmed in Kampala
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) in Kampala, marking the country’s…
Read More » -
Health
Mulago seeks UGX8.6 billion to expand organ transplant services
Mulago National Referral Hospital has requested an additional UGX8.6 billion from Parliament to enhance its organ transplant services, including the…
Read More » -
Health
Kawempe division becomes epicenter as mpox cases rise in Kampala
Kampala is seeing an alarming rise in Mpox cases, with Kawempe division reporting the highest concentration of infections. Kampala Capital…
Read More » -
Viruses
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…
Read More » -
Health
Ultrasound gaps endanger pregnant women in rural Uganda
Despite a Ministry of Health policy mandating ultrasound scans by the 25th week of pregnancy, only 31% of pregnant women…
Read More » -
Health
Ministry of Health tasked to address medicine shortages in hospitals
The Ministry of Health has been urged to collaborate with District Health Officers (DHOs) to ensure the timely delivery of…
Read More » -
Health
Uganda registers two cases of Mpox
Uganda has detected its first two cases of mpox (monkeypox), the health ministry said on Saturday, a day after the…
Read More » -
Health
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa directs Health Ministry to address plight of medical interns
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Health to address the issue of intern doctors and present …
Read More »
