KAMPALA — The Ministry of Health has released its epidemiological report for Week 14 of 2026, highlighting a newly detected incident of human Anthrax in the Kitagwenda district of the Rwenzori region. This development comes amidst a week of mixed health outcomes, including a sharp decrease in maternal and perinatal deaths across the country. Outbreak…
Malaria continues to place a heavy burden on Uganda’s health system, with 112,460 confirmed cases and five deaths reported in Week 13 (March 23–29, 2026), according to the Ministry of Health’s epidemiological update. The data shows that testing coverage remains high, with 96.7% of suspected malaria cases tested, indicating strong surveillance and diagnostic capacity across…
Both jobs can be socially isolating and physically exposed – an unsalutary combination amid a viral epidemic. 20 March 2026 by Pauline Achieng Tom At a glance During the mpox surge of recent years, major transport corridors criss-crossing sub-Saharan Africa have also become avenues for viral spread. Border checkpoints have become vital nodes for disease…
For decades, scientists believed that juvenile hormone, a chemical signal essential for mosquito reproduction, needed two different receptors to work: one inside the cell and another on its surface. The internal receptor was identified years ago, but the second remained elusive. Now, researchers from Virginia Tech have shown that one protein was doing both jobs…
Uganda’s health system is facing mounting pressure, with new data showing a rise in maternal deaths alongside a surge in infectious diseases, according to an analysis of the Ministry of Health’s Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin for Week 13 (March 23–29, 2026). The data reveals that 21 maternal deaths were recorded in a single week, up from…
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.…
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…
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…
Researchers at the Makerere University Lung Institute are calling for a nationwide rollout of targeted interventions to improve tuberculosis (TB) screening and treatment uptake among men. The call follows a six-year study conducted in partnership with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, which found that simple, gender-sensitive adjustments in TB services can significantly…
In many Ugandan homes, the birth of a child is a moment of celebration. But for thousands of families each year, that joy is quickly overshadowed by a diagnosis that can shape a child’s entire life. Across Uganda, about 20,000 babies are born annually with sickle cell disease—a genetic condition that causes severe pain, recurrent…