Health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States of America’s announcement to withdraw from the global health body. In a statement released  on January 21 2025 the Organisation emphasized its critical role in safeguarding global health, including that of Americans, by addressing health emergencies and strengthening healthcare systems worldwide. The statement highlighted the USA as a founding member since 1948, noting its significant history in shaping the organisation's work. "The partnership has led to numerous joint achievements, including the...

The Minister for Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has warned Ugandans to be vigilant and adhere to preventive measures to curb the spread of Mpox disease. Dr Aceng made the call to Ugandans while addressing a press conference at Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on Friday, January 17, 2025. She asked Ugandans to remain vigilant and look out for signs and symptoms of Mpox disease to prevent the spread of the disease which has already claimed 10 lives. “The Ministry urges the...

The Ministry of Health is seeking Uganda Shillings 1.5 billion to facilitate the supervision of the ongoing construction of Lubowa Hospital, recognising that the funding is critical for maintaining the quality and efficiency of the construction process as the government strives to provide the community with a cutting-edge healthcare facility. While presenting the Ministry’s 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper to Parliament's Health Committee on January 16, 2025, Dr. Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, explained that the Shs 1.5 billion is...

The Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital, Dr Rosemary Byanyima has announced the hospital’s plans to launch liver transplant services by April 2025. Dr Byanyima shared this development while presenting the hospital’s 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper to Parliament’s Health Committee on Wednesday, January 16, 2025. “We want to increase our scope of organ transplant. Next year, we aim to bring on board liver transplants," Dr Byanyima said. She emphasised the need for parliament to ensure that sufficient funds are allocated for...

The Ministry of Health has suspended the therapeutic baby food brand “REPLENISH” in Uganda following reports that it caused adverse effects in a three-year-old child from Alito Town Council, Kole District. According to the letter addressed to all the chief administrative officers dated January 7, 2024, from the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine,investigations are underway to ascertain the gravity of the issue. "The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received reports from health facilities indicating adverse reactions...

On Thursday, 09 January 2025, the Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament (MP), Muhammad Ssegirinya, died at Lubaga hospital after battling a long illness. His body was on Friday, 10 January 2025, taken to Parliament to allow fellow lawmakers to pay tribute to the fallen lawmaker, and during the plenary sitting, the leader of the opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi (NUP), suggested that continued detention of the deceased could have worsen his condition and caused his death. The late MP Ssegirinya, together with...