Akena Martin

In the heart of the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, situated in the rolling hills of western Uganda, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place. Once marked by overcrowded tents and strained medical staff, Kyangwali Health Centre IV has taken...

Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is steadily improving healthcare delivery for millions of people in the Albertine Region, thanks to expanded services, new facilities, and stronger engagement with the community. The hospital serves a large population drawn from nine districts of...

Uganda has reached a landmark in the fight against malaria with the formal launching of the R21 malaria vaccine, a groundbreaking intervention that will save millions of children from one of Uganda's most deadly diseases. The milestone marks a...

In a recent engagement, the Permanent secretary at Ministry of Health Dr. Diana Atwine emphasized the critical role of religious leaders in promoting health and combating misinformation, particularly regarding malaria prevention and immunization. While the Ministry continues to advance...

The Government of Uganda reaffirmed its commitment to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy as Uganda marked World Tuberculosis and Leprosy Day at Nakasongola District RC Primary School. The ceremony, officiated at by the Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister...

The Ministry of Health has officially launched Sanitation Week, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting hygiene and improving sanitation practices to prevent the spread of preventable diseases. The launch event, held in the densely populated slum of Katanga, Kampala,...

Lira Regional Referral Hospital has taken a significant step forward in improving healthcare services with the inauguration of a modern laboratory designed to serve the nine districts of Lango. The new facility is set to transform medical diagnostics in the...

In a groundbreaking effort to combat malaria, the Ministry of Health has dispatched 2.7 million doses of the malaria vaccine to 105 districts, prioritising regions with high and moderate malaria transmission rates. This $9 million initiative positions Uganda as...

Uganda joined the global community on 13th February to commemorate International Condom Day, an occasion aimed at raising awareness about the role of condoms in preventing HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancies.  Dr. Mutumba Robert of the Ministry...

The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) Ultra-Modern Cardiovascular Treatment and Care Hospital marks a monumental milestone in the nation’s journey toward accessible, high-quality cardiovascular care. This event is not just a celebration of...