“Ebola is now everywhere”: Adjumani taskforce calls for vigilance
The District Surveillance Focal Person, Olanya Paul, revealed that Uganda continues to receive periodic outbreak reports with new cases already confirmed among health workers.
Category: Health
UPDF national referral hospital board completes governance retreat
Prof Francis Omaswa, chairman of the board, said the institution needs to be very well governed and ranked to the highest international standards.
Amolatar bans kissing as an Ebola control measure
District Health Officer Jimmy Odongo issued the alert during the inaugural Ebola taskforce meeting, chaired by Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Obonyo Magwar.
How rural operating theaters improve emergency health services
Dr. Patrick Kijumi, the Lamwo District Health Officer also in-charge Padibe Health Centre IV, said rural operating theatres have significantly improved emergency healthcare delivery.
Hoima hospital isolates man, 50, over suspected Ebola
The DHO of Hoima told tndNews, Uganda that the suspect had a sign of nose bleeding, an Ebola sign.
Meat impounded, butcheries closed as Hoima launches operation on illegal sale
Dr Oliver Grace Musinguzi, veterinary officer for Hoima City told tndNews, Uganda that the operation is to ensure that all slaughtered meat is inspected to confirm its safety before public consumption.
Global activists demand gender equality and health rights take centre stage
As the world prepares for the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from 18-23 May 2026, global health and gender justice advocates are raising urgent questions.
Ugandan researcher Dr Ario Otema to represent Uganda at the global health security conference in Malaysia
Dr Ario Otema has served as Director of the National Institute of Public Health at Uganda’s Ministry of Health.
tndNews, Uganda’s Okello Jesus Ojara wins Africa’s top honour at SHE & Rights Media Awards 2026
For Ojara, the recognition marks a major milestone in a journalism career dedicated to exposing systemic injustices often ignored by mainstream coverage.
3 division conducts blood donation drive to bail Karamoja sub-region
To bridge the gap, the blood bank has intensified community outreach through sensitisation campaigns and radio programmes.
Lamwo district awaits council approval on livestock vaccination fees
Dr. Stanely Avudraga, the Lamwo district veterinary officer, said many farmers have become reluctant to regularly spray their animals, resulting in increasing cases of tick infestation in several sub-counties.
Oyam South gets ambulance from Ministry of Health
Oyam District Health Officer (DHO), Dr. Thomas Malinga, urged the local community to support the movement of the ambulance by providing some resources for fuel.