When Koranic scholar Sheikh Dr Ismail Zakariyya Al-Kashnawii from Katsina state got his daughters vaccinated against the human papillomavirus, he wasn’t just protecting them, he was setting an example. 11 March 2025 by Richard Adupong JSI Working in Nigeria’s Katsina State, Sheikh Dr Ismail Zakariyya Al-Kashnawii stands at the helm of a transformative health campaign, igniting a…
By Betty Tumusiime-Mutebile -Board Member Tumusiime Mutebile Foundation Kidney disease is often referred to as a silent condition, with symptoms that may not be noticeable until significant damage has already occurred. This makes early detection and prevention all the more important. Kidney health is essential to overall well-being, yet many people overlook it until it’s…
Uganda is grappling with significant gaps in funding and stock availability for essential Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) commodities, according to the latest stock status report from the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Medicines (DPNM). The report highlights challenges in family planning, maternal and child health supplies, and the impact of international…
Cervical cancer kills almost 350,000 women each year. Author and cervical cancer prevention expert Dr Linda Eckert explains why she can no longer tolerate these needless deaths. 7 March 2025 by Linda Geddes Your book, Enough, is a rallying call to eliminate cervical cancer. Why did you decide to write it? Even before finishing medical school, I…
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has revealed that Cabinet will discuss measures to address the UGX 480 billion funding gap in Uganda’s HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs following the suspension of U.S. aid. “The suspension of USAID funding, effective January 20, 2025, has significantly impacted Uganda’s HIV/AIDS programs. To bridge this gap and sustain essential services,…
Nearly a decade after President Museveni pledged to provide free sanitary pads to all school-going girls in Uganda, the government has officially backtracked on this commitment, citing economic constraints. Gender Minister Betty Amongi made the announcement during a plenary sitting on March 6, 2025, in response to concerns raised by Brenda Nabukenya (Luwero DWR) regarding…
After battling eight outbreaks of Ebola in the past two decades, Uganda’s health system had a plan at the ready. 6 March 2025 by John Agaba When samples tested positive for Sudan virus disease (SVD) in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, on 30 January, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, the country’s Minister of Health, knew they needed a…
Chikungunya is putting more people at risk than ever before. Esther Nakkazi spoke to the doctors, vaccine-makers and epidemiologists at the vanguard of the response. 18 February 2025 by Esther Nakkazi Alex Almuedo is a senior doctor and researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGLOBAL) and an international health specialist at the Hospital Clínic. During…
The Director-General of UNESCO has announced a new initiative to protect water resources and biodiversity in the Kilimanjaro region. This $8 million project, combining scientific research and support for local populations, will benefit the more than 2 million people who depend directly on the waters of Africa’s highest peak. “The melting glaciers of Kilimanjaro, a…
Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow US$18.09 million (UGX 66.003 billion) as additional financing for the expansion of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). The government argues that this loan facility will help reduce the UGX 1.094 trillion Ugandans spend annually on cancer treatment abroad, particularly in India and the United States. The approval followed…