The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have released a groundbreaking report exposing the deadly impact of contaminated medicines and calling for urgent global action to protect patients—especially children—from preventable harm. The…
Traveling is one of life’s greatest joys—whether travelling for fun, visiting family across the country, or heading abroad. But for the millions of people managing type 2 diabetes, travel can also bring unique challenges. From long journeys to unfamiliar foods,…
If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep—or stay asleep—you’re not alone. Insomnia affects many, disrupting not only nightly rest but overall quality of life. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains the gold standard for managing chronic insomnia, new research offers…
As the continent marks Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD) 2025, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and enduring legacy of African women. Yet, amid the celebration, a pressing challenge remains: pregnant and breastfeeding women across Africa continue to be underserved in HIV…
In a major boost to its health security systems, Tanzania has secured a US$25 million grant from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen its national capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to epidemic and pandemic threats. The initiative has also attracted…
Kampala, Uganda – July 28, 2025 –Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, has officially opened the 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA2025), urging medical councils across the continent to balance patient-centered…
Uganda is at the center of Africa’s healthcare transformation this week, as it proudly hosts the 27th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) from July 28–31, 2025, at the Speke…
Every year on 28 July, the world comes together to mark World Hepatitis Day, a critical observance aimed at raising awareness about viral hepatitis—an inflammation of the liver that can lead to severe liver disease and liver cancer. In 2025,…
Health authorities in Amuru District have reported a growing number of cholera cases, raising alarm among local communities and public health officials. According to statistics released by the district surveillance department, a total of 228 suspected cases of cholera have…
In a landmark show of unity and urgency, Ministers of Health from across the African Union (AU), development partners, and civil society organizations have committed to an ambitious target: eliminating vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (HBV)…