Uganda is experiencing increased infectious disease risks, with suspected cases of typhoid fever and dysentery rising above expected levels, according to the Ministry of Health’s weekly epidemiological bulletin. The report indicates that observed cases of typhoid and dysentery exceeded the established alert threshold, which is based on the average number of weekly cases recorded over…
Uganda recorded an increase in maternal deaths in the second week of April, even as national disease surveillance systems continue to face reporting challenges, according to the Ministry of Health’s latest epidemiological bulletin. A total of 17 maternal deaths were reported in epidemiological week 15 (April 6–12, 2026), up from nine deaths the previous week,…
Donors have pledged more than $800 million to launch a new investment round for the Global Financing Facility (GFF), a World Bank–hosted partnership aimed at accelerating reductions in maternal and child deaths. The GFF announced $806 million in new commitments from governments and philanthropic partners in support of its five-year TRANSFORM 2030 strategy, unveiled on…