National Medical Stores Sets Benchmark for Excellence in Medicine Delivery

By Akena Martin The Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Kabyanga, has praised the National Medical Stores (NMS) for its state-of-the-art facility in Kajjansi, the largest government-owned medical warehouse in Africa. He commended the organisation for harnessing technology to improve the delivery of essential medicines across Uganda with remarkable efficiency and
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National Medical Stores Achieves 7% Operating Costs, Strengthening Medicine Supply Nationwide

By Akena Martin The National Medical Stores (NMS) has quietly transformed the way life-saving medicines reach Ugandans, cutting its own operating costs from 35 percent to just 7 percent and freeing billions of shillings to buy more drugs for hospitals and health centres. NMS General Manager Moses Kamabare says the breakthrough came when the government
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Uganda to Host 5th Cancer and Palliative Care Conference: Putting Communities at the Heart of Care

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) and the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU), has announced the upcoming 5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care, scheduled for 10–12 September 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Held under the theme “Embracing Uniqueness and Empowering Communities,” the conference aims to promote
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Strengthening Uganda’s Health Sector Through Digital Transformation

Uganda is on an ambitious path to transform its health sector through the adoption of digital technologies and robust health information systems. Driven by a national vision for a data-powered health sector, the country has developed and is implementing a comprehensive Digital Health and Health Information Strategic Plan that aligns with Uganda Vision 2040 and
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Uganda Is Hosting A Conference On Strengthening Health Systems Through Medical Regulation

The Government and people of Uganda are deeply honored to host health regulators, medical professionals, and stakeholders from across the globe at this vital conference from 27th-31st 2025. Minister of health extends her heartfelt welcome to all our international guests who have joined us at Speke Resort Munyonyo for this important dialogue on strengthening healthcare
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Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Inaugurates Modern Laboratory at Lira Regional Referral Hospital

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 region, easing the burden on patients who previously had to travel long distances to Mulago
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