Health

Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania: Uganda Heightens Border Surveillance

Uganda has intensified border surveillance following a suspected Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in neighboring Tanzania, where eight deaths have…

Cholera Outbreak in Northern Uganda: 67 Cases Reported, One Death

The number of suspected cholera cases in Uganda has risen to 67 since the outbreak was first reported in the…

Lubowa Hospital Construction 45% Complete, NHIS Bill Awaits Cabinet Approval

Construction of the International Specialised Hospital of Uganda in Lubowa is 45% complete, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng informed…

Uganda Set to Roll out the Malaria Vaccine for Infants

Uganda's Ministry of Health is preparing to launch an innovative program to immunize infants against malaria, which is a significant…

Uganda Cancer Institute Intensifies Fight Against Cancer

Uganda reports 36000 fresh cancer cases annually, with only 8,500 to 9,000 patients reaching the Uganda Cancer Institute. A significant…

Ministry of Health Urges Ugandans to Remain Calm Amid Concerns Over New HMPV Virus

The Ministry of Health has urged the public to remain calm regarding recent concerns surrounding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which…