In a significant step towards improving access to primary healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, Kwania District has officially commissioned 90 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs). The commissioning ceremony took place at the Uganda College…
Bulamagi, Iganga District, Uganda — In a big step towards improving the health and well-being of families in Busoga, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has officially…
Kenya has marked a major breakthrough in healthcare by becoming the first country in East Africa to introduce an AI-enabled medical scanner at The Nairobi Hospital. This advanced technology is set to revolutionize how diseases are detected and treated, offering…
Health experts, policymakers, and global health organizations are urging more decisive and coordinated efforts to prevent setbacks in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases across the African Region. Despite progress in certain areas, millions of children remain vulnerable due to gaps…
After more than six decades of transformative partnership, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) bids farewell to Uganda, marking the end of a legacy defined by collaboration, growth, and resilience. Since its establishment in Uganda, USAID has played…
Morocco is grappling with its most severe measles outbreak in decades, with more than 25,000 suspected cases and at least 184 deaths reported since the end of 2023. Health officials warn that while response efforts are underway, the outbreak remains…
Kampala, 20 June 2025 — In a renewed effort to strengthen the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other key partners, has begun the process of developing…
Uganda has taken a significant step forward in its fight against tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy with the successful completion of a four-day National Strategic Plan Development Workshop in Kampala. The workshop, which brought together key stakeholders from across the health…
With approximately 96,000 new tuberculosis (TB) cases reported each year, Uganda remains among the 30 high-burden countries for both TB and TB-HIV co-infections. Alarmingly, around 35% of TB cases are also linked to HIV, while 2% involve drug-resistant TB, further…
05 May 2025 | Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s leaders have called for stronger community action to support the newly launched malaria vaccine, as part of efforts to eliminate the country’s leading cause of sickness and death. Speaking at the 3rd…