Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium ends with call for innovation, research

Our Reporter4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Professor Eric Mabonga, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Kampala International University (KIU), has emphasized the institution’s unwavering commitment to transforming health education through research, technology, and strategic partnerships. He made the remarks at the fifth Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium held at KIU’s Teaching Hospital and Research Centre (KIU-THR) in Ishaka, Bushenyi. “KIU-THR remains committed to enhancing research…

Ahaki Institute opens centre for health, social justice

William Lwanga4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

The director general Health Services, Dr Charles Olaro has called upon researchers to focus on reducing maternal deaths caused by high blood pressure. Dr Olaro was speaking at the launch of centre for Health and Social Justice by the Ahaki Institute. He pledged government support and collaboration and appealed to Ahaki Institute and partners to…

Diana Atwine to medics affected by USAID suspension: “Be patriotic, work for free”

Our Reporter6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Diana Atwine, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Health has advised health workers affected by the 90-day suspension of USAID funds, to be “patriotic” and work as volunteers as the government works out modalities of integrating them into the health care system. In a scathing letter dated January 30, 2025 and addressed to staff…

Medical firm funded by UDB dispatches first consignment of HIV, Malaria testing kits

Our Reporter6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Microhaem Scientific (MHS), a Ugandan medical supplies company funded by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), has dispatched its first consignment of locally manufactured diagnostic kits to the Government of Uganda through the National Medical Stores. MHS produces diagnostic kits that enhance the efficiency, convenience, and accuracy of malaria, HIV, and sickle cell disease diagnoses. Patricia…

Ebola confirmed in Kampala after Mulago nurse succumbs to deadly virus

Bbeg Media6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

The government has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) in Kampala following positive test results from three National Reference Laboratories. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry of Health Dr. Diana Atwine, told journalists today that measures were being undertaken to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. She said a 32-year-old male…

Uganda receives 10,000 doses of Mpox vaccines from the European Union

Our Reporter6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The European Commission, via its Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), has delivered 10,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine to Uganda to support the country’s response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak. This delivery is part of over 215,000 doses donated by HERA to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to…