Ministry Of Health

Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its health systems and enhancing outbreak preparedness, particularly against Ebola and other infectious diseases. This was revealed by Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, the Minister of Health, during a recent address detailing...

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...

NEWVISION FIRST LADY, DUTCH ENVOY DISCUSS COLLABORATIONS Page: 2 Summary: The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, and the Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, have discussed potential collaboration in education and skills development. 300 HEADTEACHERS, DEPUTIES APPOINTED Page:...

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...

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,...