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Experts Challenge Age Restrictions in Reproductive Technology Bill
The ongoing scrutiny of the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2023 by Parliament's Health Committee has sparked significant interest, with various civil society groups and stakeholders presenting divergent…
Aga Khan University Hospital Opens Specialty Center in Uganda
Aga Khan University Hospital’s Specialty Centre officially opened its doors to the public following years of construction.
Situated on the Old Port Bell Road in Nakawa, the facility was inaugurated by the State Minister for Health,…
Kiruddu Hospital Biomedical Engineer Arrested for Alleged Theft
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the CID, has brought Tumukugize Darlington, a biomedical engineer at Kiruddu NRH, before the Makindye Chief Magistrates Court on charges of Possessing Suspected Stolen Property and…
Speaker Pledges UGX 1 Billion to Cancer Run for Treatment Center
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has pledged one billion Ugandan shillings to the Cancer Rotary Club of Kampala for the campaign against cancer through a cancer run initiative.
On Wednesday in Kampala, the initiative, spearheaded by…
Red Eyes Outbreak in Uganda: What To Do
In recent weeks, Uganda has been grappling with a concerning outbreak of red eyes, a highly contagious condition that has affected communities across the country.
In March, the Ministry of Health confirmed an outbreak of Conjunctivitis,…
Ugandan Men Lag Behind in Handwashing Survey Shows
In a recent survey conducted by WASH UP, a civil society organization, across five districts in Uganda including Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Mbale, and Mbarara, it was found that at least 8 out of 10 men do not wash their hands after using the…
Dr. Rosemary Kusaba Byanyima Appointed as ED of Mulago National Referral Hospital
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. Rosemary Kusaba Byanyima as the substantive Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital, succeeding Dr. Baterana Byaruhanga. Dr. Byanyima's appointment follows a recommendation from…
PAC Prepares for Inspection of Lubowa Hospital
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is set to inspect the construction site for Lubowa hospital, as part of investigations into reports by Auditor General that Shs286Bn was paid to proprietor of the facility in…
Government Launches Munoonye HIV Testing Campaign
The Ministry of Health, through the Munoonye HIV testing campaign, is poised to identify children and adolescents living with HIV who have not yet commenced treatment.
Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health,…
Multi-Drug-Resistant TB Drug Irks Adjumani Locals
Officials from the Ministry of Health in Adjumani district have reported a surge in tuberculosis (TB) cases among both refugee communities and nationals.
According to reports, there have been 77 cases of multi-drug-resistant TB (MDR TB),…