Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak in Record Time

The Ministry of Health Uganda announced the end of the country’s latest Ebola outbreak on April 26, 2025, just three months after its onset, marking a triumph of rapid response and global collaboration. Shared via the Ministry’s official X account, the milestone was celebrated as “good news” after 42 days passed without new infections, following […]

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SophiA Project Transforms Buvuma Health Centre IV with Solar-Powered Solutions

The SophiA project, a groundbreaking initiative by Uganda’s Ministry of Health, has upgraded Buvuma Health Centre IV, serving 120,000 residents across 52 islands, with sustainable off-grid solutions. Launched in early 2025, the project introduces solar-powered medical equipment, water purification systems, and digital record-keeping, addressing the facility’s isolation from the national grid. Buvuma, previously reliant on […]

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Uganda Intensifies Mpox Response with Vaccination Campaign in 2025

The Ministry of Health Uganda, via its X account, announced a robust response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak, launching a targeted vaccination campaign on February 1, 2025, to curb the virus’s spread. With 1,712 confirmed cases and 10 deaths reported since July 2024, the Ministry is prioritizing high-risk groups, including healthcare workers, sex workers, and […]

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Electoral Commission Urges Ugandans to Participate in Voters Register Update

The Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, has called on eligible Ugandans to take advantage of the ongoing General Update of the National Voters Register, describing it as a critical step in preparing for the 2025/2026 General Elections. Addressing journalists at a press briefing on Friday, January 24, 2025, Byabakama said the update […]

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Electoral Commission Launches National Voters’ Register Update Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the General Update of the National Voters’ Register, scheduled from 20th January to 10th February 2025. This critical exercise, forming part of the roadmap to the 2026 General Elections and referenda, aims to ensure that all eligible voters are prepared to participate in free and fair elections. The update […]

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