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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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Launch of the UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water

Uganda's Ministry of Health Launches GLAAS 2024/25 Country Survey

The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the World Health…
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Briefing Health development partners on Uganda's Mpox Response

Health development partners commit to support Uganda’s Mpox Response

Kampala, 20 August 2024 - Ambassadors and heads of diplomatic…
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Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and KOICA to Refurbish 28 Health Facilities in Busoga Sub-Region

Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and KOICA to Refurbish 28 Health Facilities in Busoga Sub-Region

Busoga, Uganda, 13 August 2024 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the…
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Female staff security training

WHO trains female staff in Uganda on personal security

On 14-15 August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in…
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AVoHC-SURGE training

Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response with AVoHC-SURGE Training

Over the years, Uganda has successfully responded to public health…
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