Tag: World Health Organization

Beyond the Smile: The Silent Strength of Women Beyond International Women’s Day

This International Women's Day, while celebrating the achievements and resilience of women globally, it is crucial to acknowledge the unseen battles fought behind the ever-present smile. Joyce Namutosi, a counselor at Butiru health center in Manafwa district...

Police Bust Criminal Gang, Recover Rifle in Mukono Operation

Crime

Police have apprehended nine suspects in a successful crackdown on criminal gangs in Mukono district after an operation on March 2, 2025. Authorities say the suspects were caught in a white Noah vehicle with registration number UBR...

National News

WHO Injects $2 Million Boost to Aid Uganda’s Ebola...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has increased its support for Uganda's fight against the ongoing Ebola outbreak by releasing...

National News

Ministry of Health Assures Safe Public Travel Amid Ebola...

The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that Uganda remains safe for travel despite the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The...

National News

Uganda Starts Ebola Vaccine Trial against Deadly Ebola Disease

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has said it has launched the first-ever randomized vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan...

International

WHO Urges U.S. to Reconsider Withdrawal, Seeks Constructive Dialogue

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States' announcement of its intention to withdraw from...

Health

Experts Advocate Early Screening in Reducing Burden of Cervical...

With January marked as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, health experts have called for affirmative action in addressing alarming cases...

Environment

Motor Vehicle Emissions Primarily Affect City Air Quality—Lukwago

Addressing the issue of poor air quality in Kampala requires a multidimensional approach that combines regulatory measures, public education, and improvements in urban mobility. By focusing on these areas, it may be possible to significantly reduce vehicle emissions and improve the overall air quality in the city.

Health

MOH Encourages Parents to Embrace Second Polio Immunization

According to the World Health Organization, the virus is transmitted via the fecal-oral route and by aerosol droplets (usually children), and there is no cure for polio, but it can only be prevented by immunization.

Health