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Buganda Kingdom Opens Kabaka Muteesa II Hospital, Boosting Rural Healthcare

August 7, 2025August 18, 2025AdminLeave a Comment

The Buganda Kingdom has launched its first fully constructed medical facility, Kabaka Muteesa II Hospital, in Busimbi, Mityana District, marking a significant milestone in improving rural healthcare access. The hospital began administering medication on August 6, 2025, addressing critical health needs in a region long underserved by quality medical services. The state-of-the-art facility features specialized […]

Uganda Boosts Immunization with 500 Solar-Powered Vaccine Refrigerators

July 29, 2025August 18, 2025AdminLeave a Comment

The Ministry of Health Uganda unveiled a game-changing initiative on its X account, announcing the deployment of 500 solar-powered vaccine refrigerators to strengthen immunization services nationwide. Launched on July 29, 2025, this effort targets remote and off-grid health facilities, ensuring vaccine storage reliability in regions like Karamoja and West Nile. Funded by a $3 million […]

Uganda Faces Shs604 Billion Health Funding Gap After U.S. Aid Cuts

July 20, 2025August 18, 2025AdminLeave a Comment

Uganda’s health sector is confronting a Shs604 billion ($158 million) shortfall following sharp reductions in U.S. foreign aid, putting critical programs for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and nutrition at risk. The cuts, announced in early 2025, have triggered urgent appeals for increased domestic financing to sustain essential services. The funding gap threatens salaries for healthcare workers […]

Uganda Doubles Health Budget to Shs5.87 Trillion for 2025/26 to Bolster Healthcare

June 12, 2025August 18, 2025AdminLeave a Comment

Uganda has made a landmark commitment to its health sector, nearly doubling funding to Shs5.87 trillion ($1.5 billion) in the 2025/26 financial year, up from Shs2.95 trillion in the previous cycle. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija announced the allocation during the national budget reading, noting that health will take 8.1% of the Shs72.37 trillion national budget. […]

Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak in Record Time

April 26, 2025August 18, 2025AdminLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

April 25, 2025August 18, 2025AdminLeave a Comment

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 […]

Uganda Intensifies Mpox Response with Vaccination Campaign in 2025

February 1, 2025August 18, 2025AdminLeave a Comment

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 […]