Uganda recorded an increase in maternal deaths during the latest epidemiological reporting week, while suspected typhoid and dysentery cases rose above national alert thresholds, according to the Ministry of Health’s Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin. The Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin for Week 18, covering April 27 to May 3, 2026, reported 15 maternal deaths during the week, up…
The United States Embassy in Uganda has launched the Freedom250: The American Edge campaign, a year-long celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and highlighting decades of partnership with Uganda, even as projections point to significant reductions in future U.S. funding commitments. The campaign was officially unveiled Thursday evening at the residence of…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the launch of the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics (ASAG), a new continental advisory mechanism established to provide independent, multidisciplinary, and trusted technical guidance on the strategic governance and implementation of genomics across Africa. The launch of ASAG marks a pivotal step…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (http://www.AfricaCDC.org) and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia officially launched the Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2026, the continent’s foremost public health gathering. “The launch symbolises our determination to build a healthier and more resilient Africa, fully aligned with the aspirations…
Regions with greater socioeconomic inequalities are more affected by cold weather, whereas areas with higher levels of wealth and urbanisation are at greater risk during heatwaves and lower risk during cold spells. This is shown by a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the ”la Caixa” Foundation.…
Delegates from member states of the returned to formal negotiations this week to continue discussions on the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, one of the most contested and central components of the proposed Pandemic Agreement. The resumed sixth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (IGWG6) follows a week of informal consultations held from April…
The hospital ship Africa Mercy® arrived in Toamasina yesterday, marking the sixth time that Mercy Ships (https://MercyShips.org) has visited the island nation since 1996. It is also her third consecutive field service to the country, reaffirming the strength of a growing partnership between Mercy Ships and the government of Madagascar. Following the recent devastation of…
According to the Yumbe Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin (Epi-Week 15, April 2026), the region is managing a complex public health landscape, with malaria remaining the leading cause of illness despite staying below epidemic thresholds. The recent launch of the Yumbe REOC Steering Committee marks a governance milestone, but administrative…
According to the Bunyoro Regional Emergency Operations Centre Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin (Epi-Week 16, April 13–19, 2026), the region has achieved a significant administrative victory by surpassing national targets for both completeness (89.9%) and timeliness (84%) of surveillance reporting for the first time this year. While this data transparency is a major win for the Ministry…
According to the Ministry of Health’s Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin for the Fort Portal region, covering March 13–19, 2026, the sub-region faced significant public health pressures, led by a sustained malaria burden and multiple ongoing outbreaks. Malaria remains the leading cause of illness, with five of ten districts—Bundibugyo, Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, Kyegegwa, and Kyenjojo—reporting that more than…