Katakwi Health Officers Accused of Extorting Schools During Monkeypox Inspections

Four health officers in Katakwi District are under investigation for allegedly soliciting bribes from school administrators while conducting inspections for Monkeypox and Ebola prevention measures. According to a source who wished to remain anonymous, the officers visited her school on Wednesday to assess its preparedness for Monkeypox prevention but instead demanded money, threatening to close…

Lukwago Demands Specialized Medical Treatment for Besigye Amid Health Concerns

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who also serves as the lawyer for detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has demanded that his client receive specialized medical treatment at a facility of his choosing, citing serious health concerns. Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in Bugolobi on Sundayafter…

Urgent Action Needed as Malaria Elimination Faces Setbacks

Against the backdrop of the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, which reveals stagnating progress and mounting threats to malaria elimination, African leaders at the African Union Summit have committed to mobilizing domestic resources and scaling up innovative financing. The leaders urged global partners to replenish the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, emphasizing…