Private Clinics ‘Killing’ Wetlands, Environment with Illegal Medical Waste Dumping

In Kampala, private clinics and medical centers are lifelines for communities in densely populated areas like Kyebando and Bwaise. Yet, behind their mission to heal, many of these facilities are perpetrating a grave environmental crime: the illegal disposal of hazardous medical waste. This reckless practice is polluting water sources, poisoning the air, and threatening both…

Advancing Universal Access to Safe Blood in the WHO African Region: A New Framework (2026–2030)

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa is set to examine and adopt a crucial “Framework to advance universal access to safe, effective and quality-assured blood products in the WHO African Region: 2026–2030”. This framework addresses persistent challenges in ensuring adequate and equitable access to life-saving blood and blood products across the region,…