The August 2025 Rwenzori Regional Laboratory Bulletin reveals both challenges and achievements in the region’s lab services, highlighting urgent gaps in disease testing. This edition focuses on performance indicators for July 2025, highlighting areas requiring urgent attention as well as positive trends in laboratory services. The Rwenzori region is supported by seven laboratory hubs: Kyegegwa,…
The largest annual climate adaptation event wrapped up this week in Lusaka, calling for urgent investment to protect lives, boost livelihoods, and drive economic growth across Africa. The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo 2025, held from 11–15 August, brought together 400 participants from 80 countries, including government officials, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and private sector representatives.…
This edition of Uganda’s weekly epidemiological bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of public health events and surveillance activities for Week 32, covering 04th – 10th August 2025. Published by the Ministry of Health, this bulletin aims to keep all stakeholders informed about suspected disease trends, public health surveillance, and the interventions undertaken for detection, prevention,…
As World Mosquito Day approaches on August 20th, a resounding call is being made for renewed investment in the essential elements needed to combat malaria: people, partnerships, and innovation.This plea comes as malaria continues to claim over half a million African lives annually, disproportionately affecting young children. Target Malaria, a not-for-profit research consortium, stands at…