Media Review – 26th, May 2025
NEWVISION HEALTH MINISTRY TO DEPLOY 200 MEDICS, 40 AMBULANCES FOR MARTYRS DAY Page: 2 Summary: The Health Ministry, in collaboration with partners, has expressed readiness to handle the influx of thousands of pilgrims expected at this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo on June 3. They have deployed over 200 medical and health personnel,
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Brave Hearts At The Forefront Of Uganda’s Fight Against Congenital Heart Disease
In the heart of Uganda’s evolving healthcare story lies a powerful and transformative journey, one centered on courage, resilience, and the growing success of pediatric cardiac care. At the forefront of this journey is the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI), now a beacon of hope for thousands of children born with congenital heart disease. Congenital heart
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Addressing Blood Shortages In Hoima: The Government’s Efforts To Tackle The Crisis.
Uganda has launched significant initiatives to address blood shortage issues in the Hoima region. A major development has been the establishment of a regional blood bank that aims to enhance local blood collection, processing, and distribution. This development comes at a crucial time when blood shortages have been a persistent problem in the area, despite
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Media Review, 06th January 2025
NEW VISION MINISTRY TO REDESIGN BLACK SPOT ON NYENGA HIGHWAY Page: 2 Summary: The Works Ministry has announced plans to redesign the roundabout at Buwoya village in Ngoggwe Sub-county, Buikwe District, located on the Mukono-Katosi-Nyenga-Njeru road. Local residents reported that over five accidents occurred at the site in December alone. HOW TO TAP INTO UGX
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Uganda Prepares for Malaria Vaccine Rollout, Targeting Over 1 Million Children in First Year
Ms. Elizabeth Kaijuka, a Public Health Officer with UNEPI, has highlighted the significant milestone Uganda is about to achieve as the 19th country to introduce a malaria vaccine. Uganda will adopt the R21 malaria vaccine, becoming part of a global effort to combat one of the most significant health challenges. Uganda ranks as the third
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Palliative Care Association of Uganda Celebrates 25 Years of Service
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) marked 25 years of service to the nation with a major event held at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi. The guests included the Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, and the Minister of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon Justine Kasule Lumumba, who represented
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