Bamako Convention could help Uganda manage growing problem of medical waste
Uganda signed the Bamako Convention 34 years ago, joining 28 other African countries in promising to protect communities from hazardous waste.
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Uganda among African countries battling rising drug-resistant infections, new study finds
The study reviewed more than 187,000 laboratory test results collected between 2016 and 2019, including samples from health facilities across Uganda.
“54 health centre IIIs constructed in Lango sub-region” – says health minister Dr Aceng
The community praised Dr Aceng’s tireless efforts in balancing her ministerial and parliamentary duties with grassroots engagement.
AWE and Stanbic Bank donate to Ober Health Centre IV
An evaluation conducted in 2021 revealed that 74% of women who completed the AWE program increased their business earnings, while 29% expanded their workforce.
Thousands attend UPDF free medical outreach in Karamoja
According to the camp’s lead physician, Private Dr Auki Andrew, the mobile team began operations in Karenga on 5 December.
Why the ministry of health will recruit 144 CHEWs in Dokolo
The Ministry of Health is set to recruit 144 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in the Dokolo district.
Northern Uganda faces hidden crisis: Connecting human rights, UHC, and gender-based violence
Ending GBV in Northern Uganda requires connecting the dots between human rights, UHC, and gender equality.
Uganda, U.S. seal USD 2.2 billion deal to boost health systems in landmark pact
With the new partnership, both countries signal a shared determination to protect public health not only in Uganda and the United States, but around the world.
Why are we failing to end one of humanity’s oldest and most pervasive injustices?
To accelerate global progress and deliver meaningful change for the lives of affected women and girls, we call for decisive government action and funding to: scale up evidence-based programmes.
Zimbabwe, Cambodia get return on investment by addressing AMR
The European Commission supports and invests in the AMR MPTF because it ensures donor coordination, says Dr Gunilla Eklund, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health & Food Safety
Charity drive brings hope to malnourished children in Acholi
An analysis of ten districts in northern Uganda indicates that nearly 48,000 children aged 6–59 months suffer from acute malnutrition.
Adjumani district records sharp rise in family planning uptake
The success has positioned Adjumani among the top-performing districts in the West Nile sub region in terms of increasing access to and utilization of family planning services.