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WHO discusses Mpox and Marburg cross border interventions in African region

WHO discusses Mpox and Marburg cross border interventions in African region

Kampala. The World Health Organization Africa Regional Office (AFRO)…
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Uganda Commits to Investing in Community Health Workers to Advance Primary Health Care and Promote Community Well-being.

Kampala, 18 October 2024 – Health Authorities in Uganda have…
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Meeting on health diets

WHO strengthens countries capacities to combat diet related Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa

Kampala, Uganda – The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for…
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Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, The Uganda Minister of Health, launching the report on Refugees migrants and host communities in Uganda.

New joint health system review highlights opportunities for strengthening health care services for refugees and migrant communities in Uganda.

Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa and the fifth…
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Health Development partners discuss Mpox Response and Marburg Readiness in Uganda

Health Development partners discuss Mpox Response and Marburg Readiness in Uganda

Kampala. Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH), with support from the…
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Participants of the World Patient Safety Day commemorations in Uganda

Health Authorities in Uganda Urge Healthcare Providers to Address Diagnostic Errors on World Patient Safety Day

Ugandan health authorities have issued a strong call to action for…
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WHO hands over mpox sample collection kits to MoH

WHO donates kits to support mpox diagnostics in Uganda

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has today received mpox sample…
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Dr Christine Musanhu, WHO Uganda OIC, handing over IT equipment to Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Uganda's Ministry of Health

WHO and Germany donate IT equipment to support health sector digitization

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has today received brand new…
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Empowering youth to combat tobacco in Uganda: Building champions amongst university student leaders to take charge

Empowering youth to combat tobacco in Uganda: Building champions amongst university student leaders to take charge

As part of a broader strategy to protect young Ugandans from the…
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WHO supports Uganda to conduct first Mass Gathering After Action Review for the 2024 Namugongo Martyrs’ Day pilgrimage

WHO supports Uganda to conduct first Mass Gathering After Action Review for the 2024 Namugongo Martyrs’ Day pilgrimage

Kampala. Uganda’s Ministry Health, with support from the World Health…
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