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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Justice For Her: A New Hope for Fast-Tracking GBV Cases in Uganda

Victims of gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda have long suffered a bitter truth: years of waiting for justice. But now, a new initiative called the Justice For Her project is…

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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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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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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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