Wearing uniforms is now mandatory for health workers, says MoH PS
PS MoH Dr Diana Atwine noted that many Ugandans continue to rely on government health facilities for health services due to the trust they have in government facilities.
Category: Health
WHO charter offers Uganda a roadmap to safer healthcare
The WHO charter stresses that confidentiality and data security must remain central to patient care.
Pader residents’ prolonged wait for a district hospital
Sarah Aceng, a farmer from Puranga dub-county, Pader, said development should address multiple community needs simultaneously.
African Medicines Agency and Medicines for Africa join forces to protect patients
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that patients’ safety is at the centre of Africa’s medicines agenda.
Healthier food policies: Uganda unveils front-of-pack food warning initiative
Health advocates emphasised that clear front-of-pack warning labels have been successfully implemented in several countries,
FH association donates Ebola response supplies to Adjumani district
The supplies will be given to frontline health workers and health facilities in preventing the spread of the Ebola disease.
The shs350,000 lifeline: How a bank-insurer gamble is reshaping Uganda’s health insurance frontier
For the 99% of Ugandans currently navigating illness without a financial safety net, that promise backed by a shs350,000 entry point may be the most important insurance story never told.
Amuru battles rising measles outbreak; leaders appeal for vaccines and cross-border collaboration
As the outbreak continues, authorities are urging parents to ensure that all children receive routine immunisation.
Can a twice-yearly injection turn the tide in Gulu, Uganda’s HIV hotspot?
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has called the pricing beyond comprehension, noting that research shows that the drug could be produced for just US$ 40 per person per year.
Gulu woman leaves teaching career to champion life-saving injectable PrEP
Besides her work in HIV prevention, Susan also runs a small market business to support her family.
Adjumani and Amuru districts unite at Elegu border to combat Ebola infections
The Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Adjumani, Apio Sharon Ruth Baru, urged all agencies operating at the border to remain vigilant about Ebola and entry into the country.
UPDF engineering brigade figures on Etam Health Centre IV works raise eyebrows
Given the gravity of these issues, the inspection team agreed to revisit the site on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to reassess progress and demand accountability.