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.

A team of medical personnel from the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) is treating hundreds of patients at Chahafi HC IV in Gisha village, Kisoro Municipality, as part of activities to mark the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations in Kigezi Sub-region.

The static medical and surgical camps, which will run from December 2-7, 2025, are offering a range of services, including free treatment for malaria, hernia, and minor surgical procedures. 

Leaders in Mukono Municipality have appealed to the government to strengthen the supply of medicine for sickle cell disease in all health facilities, saying the move is urgent and necessary to save lives.

The call was made by the Mukono Municipal Council Speaker, Dorah Nakaddu Nsubuga, during a special council meeting held at the Mayor’s Gardens to honour the late Charles Wakibugu, the councillor representing Gwafu Central,  Gwaffu West and Ntinda zone, Wakibugu, who served under the National Unity Platform (NUP) for Seeta Ward, died early Tuesday morning at Mukono General Hospital after a long battle with sickle cell disease. He was 36.