Tag: Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

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The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

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Uganda Rolls out AI-Powered Mobile Clinics to Strengthen TB...

Uganda has intensified its fight against tuberculosis (TB) by launching a nationwide mobile diagnostic campaign powered by artificial intelligence,...

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.

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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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