Uganda

Key stakeholders call for regular handwashing to mitigate hygiene diseases

KAMPALA – Uganda, just like any other country has often been on the verge of infectious diseases like Covid-19 and…

4 years ago

Fourth Uganda Health Worker Dies as Ebola Spreads

KAMPALA — Uganda’s ministry of health says a fourth health worker has died from the spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed…

4 years ago

Climate action could prevent 6,000 child deaths a year

Researchers estimate the impact of climate change on child deaths in AfricaConcerted climate action could cut 6,000 heat-related child deaths…

4 years ago

Where Does the Future Lie? Water Scarcity amidst Increasing Population

While the other stakeholders struggle to ensure that there is safe water for all, political leaders are playing a major…

4 years ago

Access to water is everyone’s right

In sub-Saharan Africa, there are 340 million people without drinking water or basic sanitation. Access to water is critical to health,…

4 years ago

Government worried over GBV cases in Uganda

The Government is worried about the escalating cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the country. Gender state minister Peace Mutuuzo…

5 years ago

COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts Impede Access To Reproductive Health Services

Study conducted in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia highlights challenges faced by women seeking family planning, antenatal, postnatal and immunization services, as…

5 years ago

World fistula day Q and A from Uganda country program: Theme 2021 “Women’s Rights are Human Rights ” End fistula now!

Insights from Emmanuel Ebitu: Project Manager – Medical Specialized Outreaches, Amref Health Africa in Uganda Amref Health Africa is among…

5 years ago

COVID-19 in the Rhino Refugee Settlement. “We were terrified, but we can come out of this stronger than before.”

COVID-19 preparedness and response project in Uganda funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). The unprecedented health crisis caused by…

5 years ago

Uganda: WHO Leads Partner Coordination in Fight Against Covid-19 in Acholi Sub Region, Northern Uganda

A Regional Partners' Consultative Forum established by WHO in Gulu district, Northern Uganda has strengthened partner coordination, increased resource mobilization,…

5 years ago