Residents of Kasese Municipality are raising alarm over a critical shortage of tap water, saying the crisis is worsening living conditions and increasing social and health risks in the fast-growing town.
In line with the national target to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030, the government, through the Ministry of Health, has launched Mobile Van Clinics. These mobile medical units are being deployed from hospitals in 15 districts to enhance TB screening and treatment services.
While commissioning the mobile vans, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, stated that the initiative aims to actively find TB patients in every corner of the country and place them on the necessary treatment.
The Government of Uganda and the United States of America have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on bilateral health cooperation worth USD 2.2 billion, aimed at strengthening Uganda’s health sector and boosting long-term public health outcomes. The agreement marks one of the largest health-focused partnerships between the two countries.
This renewed focus comes amid concerning national health indicators revealed in the latest sector performance report.
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, has announced a pivotal initiative to establish a National Health Insurance Scheme, designed to provide a critical safety net for citizens, particularly those from low-income households.
The outreach, held at Kamukira Health Centre IV in Kabale, delivered free healthcare services to over 500 residents, treating a wide range of ailments, including eye conditions, obstetric complications, hypertension, diabetes, and various surgical cases.
KABALE, UGANDA – In a bid to bridge the healthcare gap in remote regions, the head of medical services for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Brig. Gen. Patrick Ocen has urged the Ministry of Health to prioritise upgrading rural health facilities to national standards.
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