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WHO Holds a Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Uganda

WHO Holds a Scoping Mission on Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) Flagship Initiatives in Uganda

The World Health Organization in partnership with the Ministry of…
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Anti-tobacco initiative yields results

Anti-tobacco initiative yields results

Namudu Kareen*, 30, an anti-tobacco advocate in Uganda, was forced to…
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Drafting a manual on alcohol use disorders in Uganda

Ministry of Health drafts manual to address alcohol use disorders in Uganda

Jinja. Uganda, like many other countries, faces significant…
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WHO and KOICA handed over medical equipment to improve service delivery in the Busoga sub-region of Uganda

WHO and KOICA handed over medical equipment to improve service delivery in the Busoga sub-region of Uganda

The Ugandan Ministry of Health today received from the World Health…
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Uganda elevates health for all with free hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccines

Uganda elevates health for all with free hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccines

It was only during a routine medical examination for a job…
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WHO Charity drive

WHO Uganda Country Office in charity drive

Kampala, Uganda – As part of the yearlong celebrations to mark the…
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Nurses help to put an expectant mother into the ambulance upon referral to the next level health facility. Ambulance services have made it possible for such timely referrals.

WHO/KOICA Project saving lives of mothers and babies in Busoga, Uganda

In many parts of the Busoga region in Eastern Uganda which has an…
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ff with their certificates of recognition

WHO Recognizes long serving staff in Uganda

Kampala-World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized seven members…
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Reduce alcohol consumption

WHO’s SAFER Initiative is a timely intervention to reduce alcohol-related harm in Uganda

The World Health Statistics 2023 Report ranks…
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Health minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng launches yellow fever immunisation

Uganda Launches National Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign  

Lira. Uganda has embarked on a national program to safeguard its…
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