Civil society organisations in Uganda have raised concerns over limited involvement in the planned rollout of a new long-acting antiretroviral drug, lenacapavir for HIV prevention, urging authorities to ensure inclusive planning and community engagement. The concerns emerged during a virtual meeting convened by HEPS-Uganda on March 17, 2026, which brought together 53 HIV prevention advocates.…
Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) Media Café on Post Abortion Care Up take in Masaka sponsored by the CATALYSTS Consortium Project held at Court Lane Hotel in Masaka city on 12th February 2026. The Science Café Day On Thursday 12th February 2026, HEJNU Masaka Region coordinators Malik Fahad Jjingo and Davis Buyondo convened a…
On March 24th , 2026, the Health Journalism Network Uganda (HEJNU) held a one-day health media café sponsored by the CATALYSTS Consortium Project at Flight View Motel, Gulu City. on “Post Abortion Care and Survival”. The engagement started at 9:00 a.m. and went through until 2:00 p.m. The café was attended by 20 participants –14 of…
INTRODUCTIONThe Media Café: On Friday, 9th January 2026, the Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) supported by the CATALYSTS Consortium Project held a one-day health café with media practitioners in Kampala and upcountry. Presided over by the HEJNU President, media trainer and freelance science Esther Nakkazi, the engagement was attended by at least 20 journalists,…
The café was held at the HEJNU offices on the 6 th December 2025 focusing on the new preventive drug known as lenacapavir which is still under study at 2 sites in Masaka and Mityana proving 100% efficacy. The café that was attended by 24 kampala journalists including covering all media outlets, radio, television, online…
The Ministry of Health Uganda has intensified the rollout of routine and newly introduced vaccines following confirmed measles outbreaks in several parts of the country. Health officials say the campaign, being implemented through Integrated Child Health Days and expanded community outreach, aims to close immunisation gaps and boost coverage among vulnerable populations. Joanita Nalwanga, a…
Mbarara Media science Café on HIV/AIDS REPORT – Oxford Hotel- Mbarara February, 17th 2023 8:00AM-4:00PM The Media Science Café On 17th February, HEJNU in partnership with AVAC hold a Media Science Café from 8am -4pm at Oxford Inn Mbarara city. The cafe was be attended by 20 journalists aiming at highlight the issues of HIV…
Mbarara Media Café on “Abortion and Human Rights” in Uganda: Balancing the Right to Life, Women’s Health, and the Law The Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU) held a Media Café supported by CATALYSTS Consortium Project on “Abortion and Human Rights” at Adit Mall, an annex of Oxford Hotel in Mbarara City, on 11th March 2026.…
The United States government has transferred more than $100 million worth of digital health infrastructure to Uganda, in a move aimed at strengthening health security and advancing national self-reliance. The handover, which took place at the Ministry of Health Uganda in Kampala on March 31, includes digital health platforms, data systems, equipment, and select personnel…
Date: Friday, 6th February 2026 Location: Busoga Sub-Region Convener: Ms. Tausi Nakato The Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) convened a media health Café supported by CATALYSTS Consortium Project, bringing together over 20 journalists, health experts, and activists from print, broadcast, and digital media. The event provided a lively platform for in-depth discussions, knowledge sharing, and…