Health

The government has reassured environmental health sciences students currently in school to remain focused, as the Ministry of Health has guaranteed job security for their future careers. The assurance was...

A new project dubbed Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases has been launched at the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe. Emerging infectious diseases remain a major global health threat...

The Government through Ministry of Health has received over 1000 litres of Biolarvicides from the United Republic of Tanzania to help eliminate malaria and other vector-borne diseases in the country....

Reckitt, a global leader in hygiene, health, and nutrition, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving hygiene standards in schools through better facilities and impactful education. Since last year, Reckitt, in...

The government of Uganda has secured a substantial 400 billion shillings to procure 44 million vaccines aimed at vaccinating 88 million animals across 146 districts, as part of a targeted...

The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria (UPFOM) is preparing to host a fundraising walk aimed at supporting the national campaign to eliminate malaria in the country. This event, set for...

Members of the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance have urged medical institutions to standardize Continuous Medical Education (CME) programs to curb the irrational use of antibiotics. During a visit to...

HOIMA DISTRICT — The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has partnered with Malaika Reusable Sanitary Pads to launch the "Keep a Girl in School" project, providing dignity hampers...

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched the second edition of the National Environment Sustainability Awards 2025. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability...

Uganda has secured €85 million (approximately UGX 340 billion) in development aid from France to significantly improve both water infrastructure and broader urban development in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area...