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Meeting between WHO team and Uganda's National Drug Authority

Strengthening Uganda’s medical products regulatory systems for improved health outcomes

Uganda is set to advance its pharmaceutical regulatory capacity and…
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The nEMT team at Lwampanga Health Centr III, Nakasongola

Uganda deploys national Emergency Medical Team to support mpox response

Kampala. The World Health Organization (WHO) with funding from the…
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The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda, and Makerere University, celebrated two significant milestones at the Uganda Public Health Institute: the 9th graduation of Public Health Field Epidemiologists and the inaugural graduation of Laboratory Leadership Fellows. This event highlighted Uganda’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its public health workforce,

WHO, CDC, and Partners Celebrate the 9th Graduation of Public Health Field Epidemiologists and Laboratory Leadership Fellows in Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Ministry…
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A MARPI training

Leveraging collaboration to combat mpox among Uganda’s most vulnerable communities

Kampala. As Uganda faces an ongoing mpox outbreak, the response is…
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A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

In the Busoga region of eastern Uganda, the fight for survival has…
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An Isolation unit

Uganda conquers Ebola in 69 days

Kampala. On 20 September 2022, Uganda declared an outbreak of Ebola…
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An mpox survivor’s tale of hope

An mpox survivor’s tale of hope

Twenty-eight-year-old Anna Akola smiles, a beautiful wide smile that…
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Makerere University School of Public Health celebrates 70 Years of Excellence

Makerere University School of Public Health celebrates 70 Years of Excellence

Kampala – Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) marked…
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Uganda launches second National Action Plan for Health Security

Uganda launches second National Action Plan for Health Security

Kampala – The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime…
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Dr Annet Kisakye receives her award

Dr Annet Kisakye Honoured for Transformative Work in Immunization

Kampala, Uganda– The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Health…
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