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Dei Bio Pharma to Begin Drug Exports by Year-End
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero has revealed that Dei Bio Pharma company will start exporting drugs outside Uganda at the end of this year having received approvals from National Drug Authority.…
Uganda Heightens Surveillance As Marburg Virus Hits East Africa
The Ministry of Health has raised the alert following the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in East Africa.
In a press statement issued on 30th September 2024, the ministry assured the public that while no cases have been…
World Contraceptive Day 2024: Ugandan Youth Slowly Embracing Contraceptives
On September 26, 2024, World Contraceptive Day, Uganda joins the global community in raising awareness about the importance of family planning and expanding contraceptive options.
Themed "Expanding Choices, Empowering Decisions," the day…
Parliament to Probe Alarming Maternal Mortality Deaths at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
Parliament has called for a deeper interrogation of the high maternal mortality rates reported at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital which surpasses the national figures.
This followed an appeal by the Oyam District Woman Representative,…
Parliament Condemns Forced HIV Testing of Workers at Hoima Stadium
Parliament has condemned the reported mandatory HIV/AIDS testing of workers at the Hoima Stadium, which is under construction in preparation for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Chairperson of the House Committee on Health,…
Crown Beverages and Waste Pays Enter into Strategic Partnership
Crown Beverages the makers of Pepsi Cola has entered into a strategic partnership with Waste Pays a pioneer in sustainable waste management solutions, to significantly enhance the collection and recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)…
Uganda Begins Testing Injectable Anti-Retroviral Drug CAB-LA
The Ministry of Health has announced the commencement of testing for the injectable anti-retroviral drug, CAB-LA (Cabotegravir Long-Acting) on over 800 Ugandans. This new initiative is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the drug in…
Kiruddu National Referral Hospital Earns Prestigious SANAS Accreditation
Kiruddu National Referral Hospital has earned the esteemed SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) status, recognizing its adherence to global standards in Conformity Assessment, Calibration, and Good Laboratory Practice.
As…
Uganda Confirms Three Active Mpox Cases, One in Amuru District
Officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have stepped up their monitoring as the number of confirmed cases of Mpox, in Uganda has increased to five.
The first two cases of Mpox in Uganda were brought in from the…
Gulu City Residents Urge Parliament to Complete Regional Cancer Centre
Residents of Gulu City have asked Parliament to prioritise the completion of the regional cancer centre in the new financial year describing the rising cases of cancer patients in the region as distressing.
According to the Laroo-Pece…