Uganda Records Impressive Lifelong Antiretroviral Therapy Coverage Among HIV-Positive Expectant Mothers
Uganda has made significant efforts to provide lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) to HIV-positive pregnant women, with some regions nearing 100% coverage, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030.
The report, titled "Transforming Vision into Reality," was released on Monday, July 24, 2024, at the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany.
It highlights the progress made by the 12 African countries that are part of the Global Alliance, which was launched in...
MOH Launches Routine Client Satisfaction Feedback Initiative to Improve Healthcare Services
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has launched the Routine Client Satisfaction Feedback Initiative, a tool that will guide clients as key stakeholders in the management of health services.
She made these remarks on June 28, 2024, at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, where she stated that the tool will enable the Ministry of Health to collect and analyze data electronically with the aim of being transparent and actionable.
According to Atwine, the tool will also generate...
Ministry of Health Expedites Medical Internship Process for 2024–2025 Cohort
The Ministry of Health has announced the process of admitting medical interns into the internship training programme for cohort 2024/2025 to expedite the internship process starting on August 1, 2024.
According to Dr. Henry G. Mwebesa, the Director General of the Health Services at the Ministry of Health, all aspiring medical interns are requested to apply for temporary registration by July 5, 2024.
"All prospective medical interns are requested to apply for temporary registration to their respective professional councils by the...
Health Ministry to Reduce Non-Communicable Diseases through Physical Activity
The Ministry of Health has reported an increase in non-communicable diseases among the population. Which include cardiovascular diseases, asthma, blood pressure and cancers.
State Minister for Primary Healthcare, Hon. Margaret Muhanga, noted that the ministry has recorded over five million depression cases this year and over a million anxiety cases as well.
She made these remarks on June 13, 2024 ahead of the national celebration of physical activity that will be on June 16, 2024, at Makerere University Business School (MUBS).
According...
WHO Appoints Luis Castro to Lead Global Campaign Against Chronic Respiratory Diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed José Luis Castro as the Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD).
In a statement released on June 6th 2024, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said that Castro, with his profound expertise and longstanding commitment to improving global health, is uniquely positioned to support the efforts to tackle chronic respiratory diseases.
"His leadership will be instrumental in raising awareness, mobilizing support, and implementing effective solutions to improve respiratory health worldwide," Ghebreyesus stated.
He also stated...
Kalungu Receives Medical Supplies, District Leaders Warn Medical Professionals Against Drug Theft
The government has recently supplied Kalungu District with a substantial quantity of medicine, aiming to boost healthcare supplies and improve service delivery for local residents. The move has been widely welcomed by the community, particularly those who cannot afford private healthcare.
However, district leaders have issued a stern warning to medical professionals, cautioning against diverting or stealing government drugs for personal gain.
The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kalungu District, Davidson Paddy Kayondo, expressed his gratitude to the government for providing...
