Gov’t Bows to Pressure, Reinstates Shs1m Allowance for Medical Interns
By Kabuye Ronald Government has bowed to pressure and suspended a proposal that would have led to the withdrawal of facilitation for privately sponsored medical
Category : HEALTH
PSU Advises Intern Pharmacists to Delay Reporting Pending Government Facilitation Commitment
By Kabuye Ronald The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has advised all intern pharmacists to withhold reporting to their assigned internship centres until the Ministry
Uganda Recognises Sickle Cell Disease as Major NCD, Paves Way for Dedicated Budget
By Yusuf Obbo The Government of Uganda has officially recognised sickle cell disease as a major non-communicable disease (NCD), marking a significant policy shift that
116 Civil Society Groups Push for UNESCO World Heritage Assessment of Lake Victoria
By Kabuye Ronald A coalition of 116 civil society organizations and three individuals from more than 35 countries has called on the governments of Uganda,
Vitiligo Association Urges Government to Strengthen Support for People Living with the Skin Condition
By Jumah Kakomo The Vitiligo Association of Uganda (VAU) has called on the Government of Uganda to strengthen policies, legal protections, and healthcare services to
Lenacapavir Poised to Revolutionize HIV Prevention in Uganda
By Jael Namiganda Uganda could be on the verge of a major breakthrough in HIV prevention following the introduction of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug
MOH Orders AHPC to Halt Drug Shop Licensing, Reaffirms NDA’s Sole Authority
By Busingye Raven The Ministry of Health has directed the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) to immediately stop licensing drug shops, reaffirming that the National
Rotary Club Brings New Life to Children with Cerebral Palsy in Bukerere
By Yiga Eric What began as a modest initiative by a woman determined to support children with cerebral palsy has grown into a powerful symbol
Urban Water Supply Takes Lion’s Share as Water Sector Receives Shs1.4 Trillion Funding
By Busingye Raven Government has allocated about 1.4 trillion shillings to the Water and Environment sector in the 2026/27 national budget, with funds distributed across
UN Launches US$15.8 Million Emergency Appeal to Support Uganda’s Ebola Response
By Kabuye Ronald The United Nations in Uganda, together with humanitarian partners, has launched an emergency appeal for US$15.8 million to strengthen the country’s response