Teenage Girls 15-24 Now Lead in New HIV Infections
As Uganda gears up for the National HIV and AIDS Symposium and World AIDS Day, new data from the Uganda…
No More Daily Pills — Uganda to Introduce Long-Acting HIV Prevention Shot
Uganda is preparing to roll out a new injectable drug for HIV prevention, marking a major shift from daily oral…
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…
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…
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.…
Justice Mulyagonja Blasts Mulago Hospital Over Husband’s Death
Justice Irene Mulyagonja, a senior judge at the Constitutional Court, has publicly condemned the quality of healthcare at Mulago National…
Itojo Hospital To Undergo Major Renovation For The First Time Since 1964
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with Ntungamo District, has launched a long-awaited renovation of Itojo Hospital marking the first…
KCCA Seeks Shs35 Billion to Build General Hospitals in City Divisions
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is appealing to Parliament for an annual budget allocation of Shs35 billion to establish general…
Uganda Integrates Malaria Vaccine into Routine Immunization
Uganda has officially launched the inclusion of the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization schedule, marking a significant milestone in…