Run for Health, Run for Life: Kabaka’s 70th Birthday Rally Against HIV/AIDS

Ugandans are gearing up for one of the biggest health awareness events in the country—the Kabaka Birthday Run—set to take place on April 6, 2025. This year’s run is extra…

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Government Launches Historic Malaria Vaccine Drive to Protect 1.1 Million Children in Apac district

Uganda has taken a major step forward in the fight against malaria with the launch of its largest-ever malaria vaccination campaign. The Ministry of Health, working with global partners, kicked…

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Baby and Kids Expo Returns to Kampala With Focus on Health and Happy Families

The much-loved Baby and Kids Expo is coming back for its third edition, promising fun, learning, and essential services for parents and children. Organized by Kiara Events Limited, the event…

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Masindi Hospital Gets Major Boost as Government Starts Shs 1.5 Billion Staff Housing Project

The government has begun building new staff quarters at Masindi General Hospital in a move expected to improve healthcare services and the working conditions of medical workers. The project, worth…

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Clean Water, Sanitation, and Good Nutrition Key to Fighting Diseases – Health Expert Warns

As heavy rains continue to cause flooding in Kampala and surrounding areas, health officials are raising alarm over the increased risk of waterborne diseases. Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, the Director of…

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Uganda Ramps Up Ebola Defenses at Entebbe Airport with WHO Support

Entebbe International Airport has significantly strengthened its defenses against Ebola with new equipment provided by the World Health Organization (WHO). The global health body has delivered critical supplies to enhance…

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Uganda Cracks Down on Illegal Medical Schools as Experts Gather for Key Education Summit

Uganda’s State Minister for Higher Education has issued a stern warning to unlicensed health training institutions, declaring that the government will no longer tolerate illegal operations in the critical medical…

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Cancer Crisis in Uganda: 80% of Patients Die Within a Year of Diagnosis

Cancer has become one of Uganda’s most pressing health challenges, with a staggering 80% of patients dying within the first year of diagnosis. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need…

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Crackdown on Illegal Drug Trade: NDA Arrests Seven for Selling ARVs in Flea Markets

In a major crackdown on the illegal sale of medicines, seven suspects have been arrested for peddling unauthorized drugs, including life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) medicines, in open-air flea markets across Namisindwa…

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Kabaka Birthday Run Returns: A Celebration of Health and Unity

The 12th Kabaka Birthday Run has been launched officially, marking another exciting chapter in this annual favorite. The launch was held at the Buganda Kingdom headquarters in Mengo, Kampala, and…

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