Pharmacy Students Petition Parliament Over ‘Illegal’ Pre-Internship Exams
Over 100 pharmacy students from universities across Uganda have petitioned Parliament, challenging what they call illegal fees and examinations imposed…
Mulago Hospital to Become National Tele-Radiology Hub as Govt Tackles Health Infrastructure Gaps
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has announced the designation of Mulago National Referral Hospital as Uganda’s central tele-radiology center to support…
Uganda to Integrate HIV Services into General Healthcare
Uganda is set to integrate HIV prevention and treatment into the country’s general healthcare system as part of a broader…
Uganda Risks Missing 2030 HIV Elimination Target –AIDS Commission Warns
Uganda is making progress in reducing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, but the rate of decline is too slow…
Ministry of Health Considers Free HIV Prevention Injection for Ugandans
The Ministry of Health is considering introducing a long-acting HIV prevention injection as part of Uganda’s essential medicines list, a…
New HIV Super Drug Costs UGX 101M Per Person Annually
A groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, tested in Uganda and South Africa, has been approved by U.S. regulators but it comes…
Why Are Men Missing in Antenatal Clinics? A Gap in Reproductive Health Rights
While Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights advocate for shared responsibility, antenatal care is still largely considered a woman’s affair.…
Ministry of Health Dismisses Claims of COVID-19 Resurgence in Uganda
The Ministry of Health has dismissed recent social media reports suggesting a resurgence of COVID-19 in Uganda, clarifying that the…
Experts, Youth Say Culture And Religion Impede Sex Education Efforts
With Uganda’s maternal mortality rate standing at a staggering 336 deaths per 100,000 live births many of which are preventable,…
Mulago Refutes Negligence Claims In Death Of Justice Mulyagonja’s Husband
Mulago National Referral Hospital has strongly denied allegations of medical negligence in the care of Mr. Kakooza John Baptist, the…