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 […]
Mulago has further invested in next-generation diagnostic services aimed at improving the accuracy and speed of treatment. These include molecular diagnostic pathology, interventional radiology, and advanced biochemical testing such as genotyping and cytogenetics. Mulago National Referral Hospital has announced a major expansion of its specialized medical services, marking a significant step forward in Uganda’s efforts […]
“Healthy mothers give birth to healthy children, and this builds strong families and communities,” Muhanga said, calling for strengthened collective efforts to improve outcomes for mothers and newborns. The number of women dying during childbirth in Uganda remains alarmingly high, with experts warning that urgent, collective action is needed to save lives. Health officials estimate […]
Public health officials fear that sustained price increases could weaken HIV prevention programmes, particularly those reliant on free or subsidised condom distribution. Efforts to combat HIV/AIDS could face a serious setback as condom prices rise sharply on the global market, driven by supply disruptions linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Health experts warn […]
During the camp, medical teams from St. Francis Hospital Naggalama and Uganda Martyrs Hospital Lubaga provided free diagnosis, treatment, and medical advice to the residents. Hundreds of residents in Mukono District turned up at St. Charles Lwanga Catholic Church in Kyabakadde Parish, Kyampisi sub-county, to benefit from a free two-day health camp held in memory […]