While body donation is common in several countries, the practice remains uncommon in Uganda due to cultural beliefs, religious considerations and limited public awareness about its role in medical education. Medical schools across Uganda are facing a growing crisis after reports revealed a severe shortage of cadavers, the human bodies used to teach anatomy and […]
“You cannot say that you have sh158bn to purchase cars for Members of Parliament and then claim that you do not have sh28bn to pay medical interns’ allowances, with the excuse that it would crush the economy,” Archbishop Kaziimba said. By Sadiiki Adams The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen […]
“How does a doctor that works for you go days without brushing, bathing and changing clothes?” the statement asks, before comparing the quarantine experience to detention conditions. “Is your quarantine some kind of Guantanamo Bay?” Medical doctors quarantined after being exposed to Ebola while carrying out their duties have appealed to the government to provide […]
The Ministry of Health expressed confidence that the appointments will enhance coordination, clinical leadership, and the delivery of high-quality Internal Medicine services, contributing to improved health outcomes for Ugandans. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has appointed Dr. Kabugo Charles, Executive Director of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, as the National […]
Among the currently confirmed 15 Ebola cases in Uganda are two health workers from private health facilities in Kampala, who are undergoing treatment and isolation, according to the Ministry of Health. Health authorities in Mukono District have stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola, warning private health facilities against handling suspected cases beyond […]
Despite the proposal, Kaziimba emphasized that the Church respects President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to postpone this year’s celebrations in order to protect the public from the spread of Ebola. The Church of Uganda has asked the government to permit a scaled-down and virtual commemoration of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo following the […]
Mukono Resident District Commissioner Hajat Fatuma Ndisaba Nabitaka warned school administrators against hiding learners suspected of having Ebola-related symptoms, saying such actions could put lives at risk and attract closure of institutions. Schools in Mukono District have been cautioned against relaxing Ebola prevention measures following renewed alerts over suspected cases in communities. District health officials […]
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), raising fresh concerns as health authorities move swiftly to contain any possible spread of the deadly virus. According to a statement released by the Office of the Director General of Health Services on Monday, the two patients are Ugandan health […]
Academic Registrar Immaculate Asherure reminded graduates that entering the labor market would demand resilience, innovation, and adaptability. As Uganda’s healthcare system faces mounting pressure from rising patient numbers, limited resources, and rapidly evolving technology, new graduates are being challenged to redefine what service truly means. This message resonated during the 13th graduation ceremony of St. […]
The institution also attributed its strong performance to qualified teaching staff and consistent success in examinations administered by the Uganda Health Professional Assessment Board and the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board. St. Francis School of Health Sciences will tomorrow, Thursday, hold its 13th graduation ceremony, with 566 students set to graduate in various health-related […]