Salaries Boost for Health Workers Fails to Improve Healthcare Delivery

The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, expressed disappointment that despite the increase in remuneration for health workers, healthcare service delivery has not seen significant improvement. Addressing attendees at the tenth annual conference on healthcare quality improvement, Aceng noted that the salary enhancement for medical workers, which saw an increase of 100 percent in…

Care International Fights Food Taboos in Karamoja, Uganda

Care International has escalated its efforts to combat harmful cultural practices affecting the dietary habits of women of reproductive age and children under five in Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region. Identified as significant barriers to nutrition, these practices include various food taboos that restrict the consumption of specific items, contributing to high levels of malnutrition.  These taboos…

Tragedy Strikes After Alcohol Drinking Challenge in Busabala

A drinking challenge in the Kirinda zone of Busabala, Makindye Division, took a fatal turn over the weekend, resulting in one person confirmed dead and another fighting for their life. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, identified the deceased as Kigundu, while his colleague Nsereko remains in critical condition at Kiruddu Hospital. According to…

Hoima District Receives Additional Measles Vaccines Amidst Outbreak

The Hoima district health department has bolstered its response to a measles outbreak by acquiring an additional 10,000 doses of measles vaccines from the National Medical Stores (NMS), following reports of a confirmed outbreak two weeks ago. The outbreak initially surfaced in four villages within Kiganja and Buseruka sub-counties, predominantly affecting children aged between one…

Education Authorities Probe Reports of Unsafe Food in Masaka Schools

Education authorities in Masaka district have launched investigations into allegations of poor quality and unsafe food served in schools, following concerns raised by various stakeholders. According to Gerald Nsambu, the Masaka District Education Officer, they received intelligence reports suggesting that some school administrators are compromising the quality of food to cut down on expenses. Nsambu…

African Health Ministers Pledge Accelerated Action to End Malaria Deaths

Ministers of Health from African countries burdened with the highest malaria rates committed today to intensified efforts to eradicate fatalities from the disease. They vowed to address the menace of malaria sustainably and equitably across the African region, which accounts for a staggering 95% of malaria-related deaths globally. Gathered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the Ministers ratified…

Wave of new commitments marks historic step towards the elimination of cervical cancer

Governments, donors, and international organizations have pledged significant new commitments totaling nearly US$600 million to combat cervical cancer, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against this preventable disease. The announcements were made at the inaugural Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The forum, attended by experts and stakeholders from…

Experts Raise Concerns Over Blood Wastage at Africa Society for Blood Trsnsfusion Congress in Uganda

Experts at the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT) congress in Munyonyo are raising concerns about blood wastage in hospitals, highlighting the need for proper stock management and optimal blood utilization practices. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while developed countries have a blood wastage rate between 0.1% and 6.7%, there is limited information…