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09:19
09:19

Ministry of Health Launches Malaria Vaccination Exercise in Tooro 1 4

In her address the state minister of health in charge of Primary Health Care, Margarete Mugisa Muhanga noted that malaria remains a leading cause of illness and death with 16 people dying daily to the dease noting that the introduction of the vaccine is expected to prevent at least 800 new malaria cases among children.
06:50
06:50

Lira to Get UGX 5.6Bn Regional Blood Bank Ministry of Health 2 6

The facility which will serve the entire Lango sub region will cost 9.6 billion shillings;
12:49
12:49

MoH Rallies Lugbara Cultural Leaders on Malaria Vaccination Campaign Ministry of Health 3 3

Dr. Alfred Driwale, Commissioner for Health Services, Ministry of Health, said the new intervention will significantly help reduce child deaths.
09:03
09:03

Karamojong Elders Asked to Rally Parents to Embrace Malaria Vaccination Exercise Ministry of Health 5 1

The health ministry met elders drawn from all nine districts of Karamoja in the district to sensitize them on the importance of malaria vaccines and requested elders to help them rally the parents to embrace the program.
09:02
09:02

Staff Shortage Hits Lira Regional Referral Hospital Ministry of Health 1 6

The hospital has 15 specialists on government payroll including gynecologist, physicians, orthopedics, surgeons, pediatricians, ENT surgeons, ophthalmologists and public health specialists. It lacks emergency physicians, anesthesiologist, and pathologists among others.
17:36
17:36

Measles Outbreak Reported in South Karamoja Ministry of Health 3 1

Nabilatuk district alone has 111 accumulative cases registered between August 2024 and to date with most of them recovering while at least two succumbed to the disease. While Amudat confirmed 10 cases positive and Nakapiripirit 15 cases of infants with clinical symptoms.
12:55
12:55

Three Health Centres in Amolatar District Get Ambulances Ministry of Health 1 7

Currently, Amolatar has only one functional type B Ambulance which serves patients who require referral services to either Amai Hospital in Amolatar, Amolatar HCIV or the regional referral hospital in Lira.
10:13
10:13

MoH Rolls Out Mass Vaccination in Kasese Ministry of Health 1

The ministry of health spokesperson, Emmanuel Ainebyoona says Kasese is among the districts who are still performing below the recommendable immunization target of 95%.
07:46
07:46

Kasese Police Arrest Man Impersonating Doctor, Detain Teacher for Exam Leak Ministry of Health

Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, confirmed that the suspect has been transferred to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in Kampala for legal proceedings.
19:48
19:48

Pakwach Launches Campaign Against Bilharzia Pakwach district

Over 80,000 doses of drugs were received from the Ministry of Health and partners.
11:39
11:39

13 Suspected Red Eye Cases Reported in Arua City Schools Ministry of Health 1

Dr. Pontius Apangu, the principal health officer for Arua City explains that the suspected cases now under isolation are from Arua Technical Institute Ragem, and that they have also received alerts in some schools in Tanganyika ward, Arua Central.
12:50
12:50

Leaders Demand Rhino Camp Health Center IV Turned Into Hospital Ministry of Health 1 3

Dr. Caesar Dravu, the in charge of Rhino camp health center IV explains that with the help of the local leaders, they last year secured additional land for the facility which can now host a district hospital.
11:06
11:06

Pakwach District Battles Surge in Bilharzia Cases Ministry of Health 1 2

Statistics from the district health department indicate that 7 out of 10 individuals seeking medical services at health facilities within the district test positive for bilharzia disease.
15:35
15:35

Arua City Registers Fresh Measles Cases Ministry of Health 1 1 Top story

Geoffrey Adiga, the Arua City Disease Surveillance Focal Person, says that the affected children are now undergoing medical attention. Adiga emphasized the importance of completing the immunization cycle.
08:16
08:16

UVRI Wins Another Five Year PEPFAR Grant Ministry of Health 5

Uganda traditionally receives US $500 million annually, facilitating diverse activities, including treatment for 1.4 million people living with HIV, a commitment ongoing for two decades since the fund's establishment by the US government, benefiting over fifty-five countries globally.
11:08
11:08

Construction of Multi-Billion Intensive Care Unit in Arua Hospital Starts Ministry of Health 3 1

George Otim, the Commissioner of Infrastructure at the Ministry of Health, stated during the site handover at Arua Regional Referral Hospital Tuesday that the completed ICU will provide the region with the capability to treat illnesses that are usually referred to health facilities in Kampala.
19:22
19:22

Preventive Mass Vaccination Against Yellow Fever Launched Ministry of Health 1 7

Yellow fever infections can cause serious illness and, in up to 30–60 per cent of severe cases lead to death.
17:26
17:26

Health Ministry Fails to Secure Accountability of UGX 42b Covid-19 Funds Ministry of Health 1

According to the forensic report, the Regional Referrals in question were given 270 million Shillings each and Mbarara did not account for 86.7 million, Moroto 112.07 million, Arua 1.79 million, Mbale 87.29 million, Fort Portal 108.4 million and Mubende 217.98 million Shillings.
10:47
10:47

Negative Perceptions Prevent Ugandans From Taking Up 13million COVID-19 Vaccines Ministry of Health 1

The Health Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine, says that the country risks losing huge sums of money that was used to procure the vaccines if they expire without being utilized.
14:50
14:50

Relief As Luwero Hospital Establishes Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Ministry of Health 1 4

Dr. Steven Magera, the Medical Superintendent of Luwero hospital says that due to the challenges faced by women during referrals, they resolved to set up a basic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with support from Adara Group, a non-government Organization.
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