Uganda Receives Medical and Nutritional Supplies to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery

By Martin Akena The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery following the official handover of essential medical supplies and nutritional support aimed at improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations across the country. Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Director General of Health Services expressed appreciation to Food for the Hungry

Government Calls for Stronger National Action as 5th Uganda Sickle Cell Convention Opens

By Martin Akena The Government of Uganda has renewed its commitment to strengthen the fight against sickle cell disease, calling for a united national effort to address one of the country’s biggest genetic health challenges. Speaking at the opening of the 5th Annual Uganda Sickle Cell Convention (AUSCC26), government officials said the fight against sickle

Incoming Uganda Heart Institute Board Vows to Deliver New 250-Bed Cardiac Hospital, Expanding Lifesaving Heart Care for Ugandans

The newly appointed Board of Directors at the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has made a heartfelt commitment to complete the institute’s landmark 250-bed cardiac hospital and to bring advanced heart care closer to communities across Uganda. During the swearing-in ceremony, the chairman expressed deep appreciation for the outgoing board’s dedication and achievements especially their role

Uganda Steps Up National Response to Sickle Cell Disease Ahead of World Sickle Cell Day

By Martin Akena Uganda will on June 19, 2026, join the rest of the world to mark World Sickle Cell Day, with this year’s national commemoration set to take place in Jinja City as the Ministry of Health intensifies efforts to confront one of the country’s most persistent inherited health challenges. Ahead of the event,

Uganda Receives 11 Ambulances from the People of Ireland to Strengthen Palliative Care Services.

KAMPALA, Uganda – The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to integrating palliative care into the national healthcare framework, following a landmark ceremony where the Government received 11 ambulances and launched the Dr. Anne Merriman Fund for Palliative Care. Representing the Permanent Secretary, Doctor Diana Atwiine, the Director General of Health Services Professor Dr.