UPDF committed to ending HIV/AIDS by 2030
In 2022, there were 52,000 new infections and HIV/AIDS related deaths stood at 17,000.
Category: Health
Adjumani on high alert following Cholera and Mpox cases
The latest Cholera case was confirmed on November 25, 2024, and Mpox cases have been monitored since October.
West Nile journalists trained to effectively report on Mpox and Marburg
Stanley Anyigu, the health officer for UNICEF, Arua Zone, reiterated his organisation’s commitment to fighting Mpox and Marburg in the sub-region.
Additional foot and mouth disease vaccines for Uganda
This is the third consignment of FMD vaccines from Egypt. First and second donations of 3 million doses reached Uganda in May and July this year.
Experts convene in Accra for cancer treatment guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa
The NCCN Harmonized Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa are free resources for optimising and standardising cancer care across the region.
Excitement in Kole South as MP Okot repairs 7 boreholes
At least seven boreholes have been repaired in seven months by Northern Uganda MP Boniface Okot.
Catherine Phil Sickle Support Initiative delivers HB electrophoresis machines
Dubbed “Uhuru Sickle Cell Run”, the organisers led by Catherine Phil Sickle Support Initiative promised to use the proceeds to support the wellbeing of the patients.
Rehabilitated boreholes excite MP Eyit Lira City West constituents
MP Obong Eyit promised that new boreholes would be drilled in areas where water shortages persisted.
US pumps shs15b to Uganda’s mpox response
Before mpox funding, this year, the United States announced nearly $14 million in new humanitarian assistance to refugees and host communities.
Why the mental health of teachers should concern us?
This annual event provides an important platform for raising awareness about mental health issues.
Who was George Angulo, Lango’s illustrious son?
George Angulo volunteered as a member of the Lira District Service Commission and a board member at the Lira Regional Referral Hospital.
Stakeholders convene in Lira City to address “AIDS prevalence” in Lango sub-region
If only 10 people in Uganda become infected each year, it means it is no longer an important issue, but it does not mean AIDS will be eradicated, Dr Aceng said.