several inmates with disabilities have been exempted from tiring activities such as lining up for food and standing on parades for long periods, among others.

The Kenyan health authorities have issued an order to the public to immediately halt the consumption and circulation of a cancer drug after a concern about the suspicious appearance of the content of the drug on the market.

he Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced a UGX 21 billion contract for innovative medical equipment at Soroti and Jinja Regional Referral Hospitals, a significant milestone in the country's healthcare sector.

The situation remains critical as health authorities work to address both immediate concerns and long-term strategies for managing mpox outbreaks in Uganda and across Africa.

According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, they include those who have long-term physical, mental, and intellectual or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

In 2023 the former LOP, Matthias Mpuuga, visited Mityana General Hospital, and he was informed by the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Timothy Ssentamu, that for more than five months, the facility did not have supplies of essential drugs, a breakdown of equipment like beds, anesthetic machines, and patient monitors, posing a challenge in the management of patients with varying ailments.

In 2024 the Uganda AIDS Commission noted that HIV prevalence in Mpigi district stood at 5.1%, with a substantial portion of new infections occurring among young people aged 15-25, who represent 35% of all new cases.