Tag: Public Health

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...

Makerere Explores Student Training Partnership with Engeye Health Facility

Education Sarah Kamanyire -
Makerere University School of Public Health is exploring a partnership with Engeye Health Facility in Lwengo District to provide...

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...

Makerere, STI-OP Seek to Turn Public Health Research Into Scalable Solutions

Education Policy Sarah Kamanyire -
Makerere University and the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat in the Office of the President (STI-OP) are exploring ways...

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

Health Policy Sarah Kamanyire -
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

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...

The Hidden Crisis: The Staggering Cost of Failing to Invest in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Opinion admin -
What if Uganda was losing billions of shillings every year, not because of a global economic crisis or declining exports, but because millions of people still lack access to safe water, adequate sanitation...