Measles Outbreak Strikes South Karamoja Districts

Nakapiripirit, Amudat, and Nabilatuk Face Rising Cases A measles outbreak has been confirmed in the South Karamoja districts of Nakapiripirit, Amudat, and Nabilatuk, affecting children aged 6 months to 10…

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Cholera Outbreak in Angola: 119 Cases, 12 Lives Lost

Government Acts Swiftly as Cacuaco Emerges as the Epicenter LUANDA, Angola — A cholera outbreak that has kept the Angolan Government on its toes recorded 119 infections and 12 deaths,…

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Cholera Outbreak Strikes Lamwo District in Northern Uganda: 1 Dead, 30 Admitted

Health Officials Rush to Contain Cholera Spread in Agoro Sub-County Lamwo District in Northern Uganda is battling a cholera outbreak that has left one person dead and 30 others affected.…

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Museveni Clears Shs50m Nsambya Hospital Bill, Eases Family’s Burden

Deceased Masindi man’s family receives presidential support to settle outstanding medical expenses, ending weeks of hardship. President Yoweri Museveni has come to the rescue of a grieving family in Masindi…

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New Virus Alert: China Grapples with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak

Congested hospitals and an increased incidence of the infections reveal that this respiratory virus can be even riskier among weaker groups of populations. China Reports Rise in Cases of Human…

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Mukono District Tackles Sanitation Crisis in Kalagi with Cleanliness Campaign

Community Service Drive Aims to Tackle Waste Management and Sanitation Issues The leadership of Mukono District, led by the Chief Administrative Officer, Elizabeth Namanda, has begun sensitizing residents on hygiene…

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Kyabazinga Named UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to Tackle Teenage Pregnancy in Busoga

Busoga, Uganda – William Gabula Nadiope IV, Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, has been appointed a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to lead the fight against teenage pregnancy in Uganda, a major step…

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Alarming HIV Surge in Lira City: Authorities Call for Urgent Action

Risky lifestyles and stigma fuel one of Uganda’s highest infection rates Lira City in northern Uganda has an alarming prevalence of HIV at 12%, significantly higher compared to the national…

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Kinshasa, DRC Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Densely Populated Pakadjuma Neighborhood

Efforts Target Outbreak Prevention with Vaccines and Public Awareness Kinshasa, DRC – The Democratic Republic of Congo has started an emergency vaccination campaign in the highly populated area of Pakadjuma…

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CSOs rally for sustainable food systems to promote healthy eating and Public Health

The three-day CSO’s Food Systems Coordination meeting organized by Oxfam and Food Rights Alliance, FRA, in Entebbe is meant to contribute toward the realization of sustainable food systems that ensure…

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