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.
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Ministry of Health Commends New Sonographers for Expanding Maternal Healthcare Services in Busoga and Rwenzori
The Ministry of Health has commended a new cohort of Ugandan health workers trained in diagnostic ultrasound for strengthening access to lifesaving maternal and newborn healthcare services in underserved communities across Busoga and Rwenzori sub-regions. The remarks were made during the graduation ceremony of ten health workers who completed a one-year Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound
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Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development Leads National Campaign to Tackle Child Malnutrition Through Olympic Day Tooke Run.
The Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID), in partnership with the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), is spearheading a national campaign to combat child malnutrition and support elite sports through the Olympic Day Tooke Run, set for June 20, 2026, in Bushenyi District. The campaign is led by Rev. Prof. Florence Isabirye Muranga, Secretary of
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How Nation-Building Really Works
Crispin Kaheru, Member, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Nation-building is like construction. Different leaders play different roles. Some break ground. Others raise the walls. Others will one day roof. Yet history often praises the finished building. It forgets the hands that dug the foundation. The real story begins long before the finishing mouldings appear. Let’s
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Unlocking Uganda’s Future: Investing in Youth Health and Participation for Sustainable Development
Uganda stands at a pivotal point in its development a moment shaped by the immense potential of its youthful population. With over 60 per cent of Africa’s population under the age of 25, the continent is uniquely positioned to turn its demographic profile into a powerful engine for economic growth and social advancement. Achieving this,
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Uganda Launches Landmark Early Childhood Education Policy to Secure Children’s Future
24 April 2026 | Kampala, Uganda Uganda has taken a significant step toward securing the future of its youngest citizens with the upcoming launch of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy (2025), a comprehensive national framework aimed at transforming early learning and child development across the country. The policy will be officially launched
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Uganda’s Healthcare Revolution: Why Caring for the Caregiver Is the Key to Quality Care
By Martin Akena KAMPALA, Uganda – It started as a whisper. A theory. An idea that Determined — a woman once dismissed by many — refused to let fade away. Today, that whisper has grown into a movement. The day’s theme—“skin, self-care, and the hand of penalty”—may have raised a smile, but the sentiment behind
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Strengthening Education Data Systems in Africa: A Shift Toward Evidence-Based Decision Making
Kampala -Uganda: A high-level regional forum brought together policymakers, researchers, development partners, and education stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, including Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The discussions centered on a shared vision: building stronger education data systems to support evidence-based decision-making and improve learning outcomes across Africa. “We are entering an
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Value Addition As A Pathway To Prosperity- A Case Study Of Mwenge Central Women Entrepreneur Emyooga Sacco
“All effort must be made to add value to all our products. We must stop exporting raw materials and instead add value to everything we produce.” This statement by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni captures the essence of Uganda’s development strategy, which is focused on shifting the economy from subsistence production to market-orientated growth. One of
How Uganda Secured AFCON 2027 Under the PAMOJA Bid
Uganda’s journey to hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now entering a decisive phase, as Kampala hosts a key Confederation of African Football (CAF) kickoff workshop this week. More than a routine meeting, the gathering signals the transition from winning the bid to delivering a tournament that will place East Africa firmly
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