Tag: Ministry of Health

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...

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

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

Ggoobi Calls for Tighter Accountability as Uganda Receives $2.1 Billion in Global Fund Support

Health Policy Darmasco Kaggwa -
Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PS/ST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has called for stronger governance, accountability and value for...

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...

Shs6.2 Billion Gulu Hospital Staff Housing Project Draws Anti-Corruption Scrutiny

Corporate Investigations Ibrahim Ojuku -
Health State Minister Anifa Kawooya has raised concerns over the stalled construction of 52 staff housing units at Gulu...

Nansana LC1 Chairperson Dumps Garbage at Division Offices in Protest Over Poor Waste Collection

Environment Sarah Kamanyire -
A local council leader in Nansana Municipality has taken the unusual step of delivering truckloads of garbage to government...

KCCA Struggles to Clear Tonnes of Garbage After Nationwide Cleanup Drive

Environment Felix Kyeyune -
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is facing mounting pressure to clear tonnes of garbage that have accumulated across...