Health

The Ministry of Health (MOH), in partnership with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), has officially launched the Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS), aimed at gathering critical data on current malaria severity and anemia across the nation. The survey will be carried out by the MOH, with the guidance of the National Malaria Control Division (NMCD). The exercise will run under the theme Tackling the Malaria Fight: The Power of Data for a Healthier Uganda. Field implementation will be led by...

The research team at King's College London has said that they have found the first new treatment for asthma attacks after 50 years. Benralizumab is the medication that has been discovered; research shows that 2 million people in the UK have been cured. Researchers said that Benralizumab is already used in the most severe cases, but the latest research suggests it could be used routinely for around two million attacks in the UK each year for a patient to be cured. The...

During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites. The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...

The Ministry of Health, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, launched a €12 million ( approximately UGX 46.6 Billion) project to enhance health infrastructure in the Karamoja region. The Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project II (KIDP II), funded by a €10 million soft loan from Italy and a €2 million contribution from the government of Uganda, aims to improve healthcare access for the area's impoverished population, where 70% lack adequate health services. During the latest phase of the project, Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent...

Ministry of Health has called on the media and local leaders in the West Nile region to take an active role in educating the public about the Tobacco Control Act of 2015. Christine Ninsiima, the senior program officer at the Ministry of Health made these remarks on November 21, 2024, during a sensitization meeting held in Arua City.  “The media plays an important role in spreading accurate information and fostering a better understanding of the provisions of the law within the...

As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) celebrates its Manifesto Week from November 15th to December 5th, 2024, the party's manifesto outlines plans to reform Uganda's healthcare system using Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The NRM manifesto is built on a vision for transforming Uganda into a modern and prosperous nation within this framework, acknowledging health as a vital section. The manifesto recognizes the immense potential of ICT in enhancing healthcare delivery, from improving information access to streamlining operations and decision-making. By implementing...