Amolatar receives HB electrophoresis machine from Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Initiative
According to Sr. Atim, Amolatar HCVI is currently managing six hundred and six (606) cases of sickle cell disease.
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Stop the gag and deliver on gender equality and right to health within next 59 months
When funding shrinks, gender responsive health programmes are often the first to be de-prioritised.
APCAT summit unites local govts to save lives from tobacco, TB, AMR and NCDs
Several sub-national government leaders (Mayors, Members of Parliament, Governors and Vice Governors, among others) and other stakeholders took part in the 8th APCAT Summit.
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.
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.