Advocacy for improved menstrual health and access to sanitary pads in Uganda has gained momentum as health organizations and activists urge the government to waive taxes on these essential products. Their objective is to ensure that girls and women can easily access affordable sanitary pads without facing embarrassment or stigma during menstruation. Dr. Cecilia Natembo,…
The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) has introduced a new service in the country which according to the Ministry of Health is set to curb the number of people who develop complications after blood transfusion. According to Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, 90% of the people who develop complications…
Tanzania today declared the end of the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak which was confirmed just over two months ago in the north-western Kagera region. It was the country’s first outbreak of the disease. A total of nine cases (eight confirmed and one probable) and six deaths were recorded in the outbreak which was declared on…
Cultural inhibitions are hindering the treatment of children suffering from hydrocephalus in the Acholi Sub-region. Hydrocephalus occurs when the body makes more cerebrospinal fluid than the brain absorbs, causing the child’s head to swell abnormally big. Isaac Odongo, the Project Officer at Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda (SHAU) says the majority of children…
A five year multi-billion shillings Integrated Community Agriculture and Nutrition – ICAN activity by the United States Agency for International Development – USAID has come to an end. The USAID ICAN project was a flagship resilience activity inaugurated in July 2018 and ending in July 2023 to address malnutrition and help uplift Ugandans out of…
Advocates for improved menstrual health have reminded the government to honour its promise to remove taxes on sanitary pads. The Uganda government promised to remove taxes on sanitary pads to improve access but it has failed to honour this pledge. Girls in rural areas are most affected as they can’t afford sanitary pads due to…
The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) has introduced a new service in the country, which according to the Ministry of Health is set to curb the number of people who develop complications after blood transfusion. According to Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, 90% of the people who develop complications…
The United States $100 billion investment in the fight against HIV/AIDS has empowered partner nations to better respond to disease threats and improve people’s lives. Launched in 2003, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has saved over 25 million lives and helped 5.5 million babies be born HIV-free. HIV-related deaths have dropped…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has reported that over 10 million Ugandans still lack access to safe drinking water, while close to 15 million lack access to sanitation services. According to the USAID, Uganda Mission Director Richard Nelson, government needs to prioritize sanitation and hygiene when planning and allocating resources. “And much…
The government of Uganda is rolling out a nationwide vaccination campaign against the potentially fatal yellow fever disease. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, made the announcement on Tuesday at an orientation event with members of the country’s media. The three-phase campaign is expected to conclude in 2021, while preparations…