Residents of Nalukero Village in Bulange Sub-County, Namutumba District, are adopting a smart home approach to combat malaria in their community. Earlier this year, an outbreak of severe malaria in Mazuba and Bulange sub-counties resulted in tragic losses, particularly among children. In response, the Ministry of Health and organizations like the USAID Social and Behavior…
Ugandan health advocates, along with their counterparts in the global south, are urging for equity, accountability, and financing to be central to the next global pandemic agreement. They emphasize that such an agreement should prioritize fairness in access to health resources and ensure robust mechanisms for pandemic security. This call from various health-related civil society…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has been the recipient of cancer screening equipment valued at Shillings 400 million, courtesy of The Korean Foundation for International Health Care (KOFIH). This donation holds particular significance for Uganda, given its substantial burden of cancer, especially cervical cancer among women. Dr. James Chakachon, from the Ministry of Health’s Department…