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1.6 Million people benefit from Yellow Fever Vaccination in Buliisa and West Nile Region
Mr Mark Oguma Oguti and his daughter Claudia are thrilled about the launch of the #YellowFever Vaccination campaign.
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Health Sector Response to Gender Based Violence in Uganda
Gender inequity, poverty among women, weak economic capacity, sexual and gender-based violence including female genital mutilation (FGM) are major impediments to the amelioration of women's health in the African Region. …
Read moreCoronavirus Prevention Messages for Uganda
Uganda confirmed Coronavirus Disease also known as COVID19 in the country. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath. If you have these symptoms or know someone who has…
Read moreWHO supporting Village Health Teams in Uganda
In Uganda, WHO has been supporting the work of volunteer health workers on Village Health Teams, to get messages about COVID-19 prevention and surveillance to communities who need it most. This will not only help with pr…
Read moreSeeing is believing WHO & Ministry of Health in Uganda Production on onchocerciasis control in Uganda
Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a disease caused by infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. Symptoms include severe itching, bumps under the skin, and blindness. It is the second most com…
Read moreWHO's Dr Phiona Atuhebwe's journey to COVID-19 recovery
Dr Phiona Atuhebwe narrates her experience with COVID-19. The detection, evacuation, treatment and discharge. Find out how she still suffers from the after-effects, two months into her healing process.
Read moreWhat you need to know about Ebola
#Uganda remains on high alert for #Ebola Virus Disease due to the current outbreak in the neighbouring #DRC. Various activities have been implemented to ensure readiness. Alertness and awareness by th…
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