Amuru Gets Digital Kits for Cross-Border Disease Surveillance
Amuru district has received from the Health Ministry a range of digital information technology (IT) equipment to strengthen the government’s…
Ugandan Women Are Living Longer Than Men-Report
A new report by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), indicates that Ugandan women are living longer than their male…
Banana Prices To Go Up As Temperatures Rise, Says Expert
BBC News: Bananas are set to get more expensive as climate change hits a much-loved fruit, one of the world’s…
Wealthier Women Five Times Heavier-UDHS Report
The recently released Uganda Demographic and Health Survey report (UDHS) indicates that women in wealthier households are five times more…
One in Eight People Living with Obesity-Study
A new study released by the Lancet shows that more than one billion people in the world are now living…
Amuru District Hit By Outbreak of Measles
An outbreak of measles has been confirmed in Okidi village, Atiak Sub County, Amuru district. The viral disease was confirmed…
Airtel Uganda, Buganda Kingdom Launch the Kabaka Birthday Run 11th Edition
Airtel Uganda In partnership with the Buganda Kingdom has announced the launch of the 11th Edition of the highly anticipated…
UBTS Introduces Tracking Systems to Eliminate Sale of Blood in Health Facilities
The Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) has developed a new system to track each unit of blood dispatched, aiming to…
WHO Launches Appeal for USD1.5B for Key Emergencies in 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most…
OXITEC To Partner With UVRI To Combat Malaria in Uganda
Oxitec is set to partner with Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) to combat malaria in the country. Oxitec is a…
