The Mystery Behind Duchenne: A Mother and Son’s Struggle with a Silent Killer
For years, Rhonah Carolyn Kimpaye lived with what seemed like an unsolvable mystery. At the age of 11, her legs…
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,…