The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed its 16th Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, with health officials reporting new cases in Kasai Province. The Ministry of Health announced that the index case, a 34-year-old pregnant woman, was admitted last…
The U.S. Department of State has announced a landmark initiative under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to introduce Lenacapavir, a breakthrough HIV prevention drug developed by Gilead Sciences, to countries with the highest HIV burden. This market-shaping…
The Ministry of Health has officially rolled out the Hepatitis B birth dose vaccine in Pader District, marking a major milestone as Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Hepatitis Day. The new vaccine aims to curb…
Kampala – The Government of Uganda has presented the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025 for its First Reading in Parliament, a landmark step toward transforming the country’s regulation of medicines and health products. The Bill was tabled…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new data revealing that more than 1 billion people worldwide are living with mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression. These conditions are inflicting a heavy human and economic toll, ranking as the…
When most people think of chewing gum, they picture young people blowing bubbles or keeping their mouths fresh after a meal. But new research shows that this everyday habit could be more powerful than we ever imagined. A recent international…
African health ministers and development partners are calling for a renewed commitment to tackle the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) across the continent, with a focus on equitable and integrated healthcare solutions. This call to action came during a…
By Susan Sharon Kabedha, Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Uganda. The COVID-19 pandemic remains, to this day, one of the greatest disturbances of our time. It didn’t just hit health or the economy; it turned work as we knew it…
More than 1,000 residents in Kira Municipality are set to benefit from a two-day free medical camp organized by the Rotary Club of Bulindo at St. Francis, Bulindo. The health outreach aims to make essential healthcare services accessible to underserved…
In a move to tackle one of the continent’s most overlooked health challenges, African ministers of health, gathered in Lusaka Zambia, have endorsed a robust regional framework aimed at accelerating progress in oral health, marking a pivotal shift toward prioritizing…