Ministry Of Health

NEWVISION PERMANENT SECRETARIES URGED TO ALIGN PRIORITIES WITH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES PAGE: 2 SUMMARY: The Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Lucy Nakyobe, has urged Permanent Secretaries of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to develop strategic plans and align their...

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...

NEW VISION FIRST LADY LAUNCHES DIGITAL PROGRAMME TO SKILL 200,000 YOUTH Page: 2 Summary: Over 200,000 Ugandan youth will benefit from a technology education initiative, which will equip them with digital and cyber security skills to make them job creators in the...

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...

NEW VISION NRM CAUCUS ENDORSES 10 BUDGET PRIORITIES PAGE: 2 SUMMARY: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party caucus has endorsed 10 key priority areas for the 2025/26 financial year national budget. These priorities focus on improving Healthcare, Education and tackling corruption, alongside...

The Ministry of Health is committed to enhancing the quality of healthcare services, and ensuring that citizens receive timely, effective, and responsive care. As part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, two major initiatives have been introduced to...

The Government of Uganda has officially launched a cutting-edge Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI), marking a significant leap forward in the country's healthcare infrastructure. The new facility, unveiled on December 17, 2024, is the...