A heated exchange erupted between Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and Nakaseke Central MP Allan Mayanja Ssebunya over the allowances for Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs). The clash occurred on Monday during the passing-out ceremony of 152 CHEWs at the Nakaseke District headquarters after six months of training. CHEWs, who…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Panyadoli Refugee Settlement, Kiryandongo District, following the deaths of two South Sudanese refugees. The victims, both female adults aged 40 and 49, died last Thursday at Panyadoli Hill Health Center III and Panyadoli Health Center IV after arriving in critical condition with cholera-like symptoms, including…
Nakaseke District has suspended 20 health workers from receiving their January salaries due to chronic absenteeism, a persistent issue that has severely affected service delivery in government health facilities. Despite multiple warnings and even salary increments for health workers, absenteeism has remained rampant, forcing Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Sarah Nakalungi to take disciplinary action. Nakalungi…
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has urged Parliament and the Ministry of Finance to realign budget prioritiesand allocate an additional UGX 300 billion to counter the impact of the United States’ foreign aid freeze. The funding gap follows an Executive Order by former President Donald Trump, which imposed a complete ban on US aid, disrupting…
Four health officers in Katakwi District are under investigation for allegedly soliciting bribes from school administrators while conducting inspections for Monkeypox and Ebola prevention measures. According to a source who wished to remain anonymous, the officers visited her school on Wednesday to assess its preparedness for Monkeypox prevention but instead demanded money, threatening to close…
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who also serves as the lawyer for detained opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has demanded that his client receive specialized medical treatment at a facility of his choosing, citing serious health concerns. Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in Bugolobi on Sundayafter…
Against the backdrop of the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, which reveals stagnating progress and mounting threats to malaria elimination, African leaders at the African Union Summit have committed to mobilizing domestic resources and scaling up innovative financing. The leaders urged global partners to replenish the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, emphasizing…
In Kapchorwa District, a 32-year-old man from Kayimelil Cell, Central Division, and a 29-year-old from Kwomo Cell, Chema Sub-county have tested positive for Monkeypox (Mpox), sending shockwaves through the community. Dr. Sirajji Masai, the Kapchorwa District Health Officer, confirmed that both patients are currently in isolation at Kapchorwa Main Hospital, receiving treatment. He urged…
Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has urged pharmaceutical companies participating in the Uganda Health Pharma Healthcare Exhibition to invest in local test kit manufacturing, citing the country’s frequent disease outbreaks and heavy reliance on imports. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Aceng emphasized the urgent need for domestic production of diagnostic kits, especially as…
By Malik Fahad Jjingo Health activists under AHF Uganda Cares are urging the government to waive all charges on imported condoms, including verification fees, to ensure unrestricted access to free condoms in the country. According to AHF Uganda Cares Country Programs Director, Henry Magala, while Uganda has already exempted condoms from import taxes, organizations…