Tag: National Medical Stores (NMS)

EAC States Endorse Joint Plan to Mitigate Expected El Niño Impact

Environment
The framework seeks to strengthen regional cooperation, improve early warning systems and enhance preparedness to minimise the potential humanitarian, agricultural and economic consequences of the anticipated weather phenomenon.

Minister Tanna Commissions Bukona Fuel Blending Plant to Save Uganda $250M Annually in Imports

Business
Tanna welcomed the introduction of ethanol-powered cooking stoves, saying wider adoption of cleaner cooking technologies could reduce household dependence on charcoal and firewood, helping to protect forests and minimise environmental degradation.
Health

Police, MoH Rollout Tough Action to Stop Rampant Drug...

The Uganda Police Force and the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the National Medical Stores (NMS) and the...
Health

NMS Orders Nationwide Recall of Heart Drug Over Contamination...

The National Medical Stores (NMS) has suspended a commonly administered drug, calcium gluconate used to treat heart related diseases...
Health

U.S. Expands Support for Uganda’s Fight Against Ebola with...

The United States government has stepped up its support in Uganda’s battle against Ebola by donating advanced treatment drugs....
Health

NMS Partners with MOH to Improve Accessibility of Rehabilitative...

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.
Health

NMS Receives 500,000 Doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine

In a report by the World Health Organization Around 90% of all infants receive childhood vaccinations, making Uganda the first country in Africa to reach and surpass WHO’s 2020 program targets of diagnosing 30% of people living with hepatitis B, ensuring awareness of and access to care.

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