“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.
Category: Health
You might die tonight: The casual cruelty of fear-based medicine
These phrases, when delivered without context or compassion, are not medical advice, they are psychological wounds.
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.
NMS donates 2,521 bales of mosquito nets to Dokolo
According to the Ministry of Health, it (Dokolo) requires strong community-based prevention, routine screening, and consistent intervention to combat transmission and vector resistance.
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.
Ultra-processed foods drive global health crisis, Lancet warns
The Lancet Series calls for a comprehensive, government-led response to curb UPF consumption including mandatory front-of-pack warning labels to alert consumers to unhealthy products.
SHARE teams begin cross-country learning exchange to strengthen WASH in healthcare facilities
The initiative marks a critical step toward ensuring that WASH investments under the SHARE project continue delivering lasting health benefits for communities across Africa.
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