POATE 2025 Elevates Uganda as East Africa’s Tourism Hub

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025, held from May 21-24 at the Speke Resort and Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, has solidified Uganda’s position as a leading tourism destination in East Africa. Under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” the ninth edition of POATE attracted over 450 exhibitors from 50 countries, including national […]

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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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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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