The Ministry of Health's involvement in counseling initiatives reflects a broader commitment by the Ugandan government to prioritize student well-being and prepare them for future employment opportunities. This further aligns with the government's efforts to enhance mental health support and career guidance for students across the country.

M-pox, which spreads from animals to humans through close contact with infected individuals, has raised concerns due to its recent resurgence in neighboring countries. As of September 2, 2024, Uganda had reported a total of 10 confirmed cases from five districts.

The Ministry of Health has called upon the public to be vigilant if the country is to curb the spread of Mpox disease in Uganda.

The World Health Organization states that measles is a highly contagious disease causing fever, rash, cough, and watery eyes, with early symptoms lasting between four and seven days. If not treated, it can lead to blindness, severe breathing issues, ear infections, diarrhea, and dehydration, among others.

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has issued a stern warning about the escalating Mpox outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in North Kivu province, which shares a porous border with Uganda.

A total of 1,435 medical interns have been randomly placed across 73 internship training centers for a period of...

The government failed to deploy over 1,500 medical interns who qualified in 2023 and 2024, including doctors, dental surgeons, nurses/midwives, and pharmacy graduates.

Other ways to prevent the NCDs are to have a daily exercise routine, reduce tobacco intake (smoking), and avoid harmful alcohol consumption.