Health Policy

US extends Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda, DRC and South Sudan

The United States has extended travel restrictions affecting certain travellers from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan for another 30 days,...

Afreximbank Commits $2 Billion to Boost Africa’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The investment aims to expand local production of vaccines, diagnostics and medicines, strengthen regional supply chains and reduce the continent’s dependence on imports. Afreximbank has...
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EAC Strengthens Ebola Preparedness and Regional Health Security

The East African Community (EAC) is strengthening regional health security as Partner States move to improve their ability to...

Uganda must turn outbreak lessons into lasting preparedness, experts say

Uganda must turn lessons from repeated Ebola and Marburg outbreaks into lasting improvements in its health system, rather than...

Uganda HIV Prevalence Remains at 5.9%, Survey Shows

Uganda’s HIV prevalence among adults remained unchanged at 5.9% in 2025, with an estimated 1.496 million people aged...

Uganda, South Sudan sign deal to strengthen cross-border health security

Uganda and South Sudan have signed a three-year agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border preparedness and response to public health...

Uganda and US sign $1.7bn health deal in shift towards government-led funding

Uganda and the United States have signed a $1.7bn (£1.3bn) health agreement that will shift a significant share of...

More than 374 IUIU Students Screened for Sickle Cell as dfcu, Rotary Medical Camp Hits Target

The health camp at IUIU Kibuli provided free sickle cell screening, consultations, nutrition and mental health awareness as organisers...