Tag: Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health

Gov’t Rolls Out New Reforms to Boost Meat Exports and Public Health in Uganda

The Government of Uganda has launched a major nationwide campaign to overhaul its meat production systems in a bid to safeguard public health, enhance food safety, and meet international trade standards. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Ugandan Priest as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux

Religion

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait, a 53-year-old Ugandan-born priest, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana. This appointment marks the first time a Ugandan and African immigrant has been...

Health

Health Ministry Commences Second Phase of Karamoja Infrastructure Project

The project, District Health System Strengthening on RMNCAH, HIV/AIDS, and Nutrition in Karamoja, aimed at improving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), HIV care, and nutrition services in the region.

Health

Recognizing Role of Community Health Workers in Health Promotion,...

CHWs commitment as the first contact of the community with the health system is particularly beneficial in rural areas that have limited access to health care and cannot go unnoticed.

Health

MoH PS Emphasizes Critical Role of Community Involvement in...

The conference focuses on exploring innovative strategies, digital transformations, sustainable practices, and effective partnerships to build robust health systems capable of preventing diseases and enhancing community well-being.

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Health Ministry Announces Launch of National Teleradiology Center

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has announced the introduction of the Mulago National Teleradiology Center, meant to improve the services at the hospitals.

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Researchers Call for the Availability of Lenacapavir to Curb...

Dr. Flavia Matovu, the director of research at Makerere University, has emphasized the need for immediate action to make Lenacapavir available to those in need, citing the alarming rate of HIV infections among young women.

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