Public Health

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

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

Uganda must turn outbreak lessons into lasting preparedness, experts say

Health Policy Sarah Kamanyire -
Uganda must turn lessons from repeated Ebola and Marburg outbreaks into lasting improvements in its health system, rather than relying on measures introduced only...
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Uganda HIV Prevalence Remains at 5.9%, Survey Shows

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

Hoima City Named National Site for September 26 National Cleaning Day

Politics Sarah Okello -
Hoima City has been selected as the national site for Uganda’s September 26 National Cleaning Day, with Prime Minister...

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

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

Dr Diana Atwine Warns Health Workers Against Misusing Community Health Extension Workers

Public Health Darmasco Kaggwa -
The Health Ministry says CHEWs are meant to connect households with health facilities, not replace trained healthcare professionals. Permanent Secretary...

Uganda Lacks Specialised Geriatric Health Workers, Minister Tells Parliament

Parliament Sarah Okello -
Uganda does not train specialised health workers to care for the elderly, leaving the country with only three geriatric...

Masaka VHTs Equipped with 306 smartphones for real-time health data

Health Policy Ibrahim Ojuku -
The Ministry of Health has received 306 smartphones and accompanying power banks and accessories to support Village Health Teams...
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