Uganda tests mass casualty readiness ahead of Martyrs' day pilgrimage

As Uganda prepares to host thousands of pilgrims for the annual Martyrs day pilgrimage on 3 June 2025, the Ministry of Health, with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and Malteser International, conducted a full-scale simulation exercise at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine to assess the country’s capacity to respond to mass casualty incidents during large public gatherings.

Uganda hosts successful regional training on rapid outbreak response using innovativ...

Entebbe. Uganda and 13 other countries in Eastern Africa have successfully concluded a three-day joint simulation on outbreak preparedness and response.  With more than 50 participants, including specialists in case management, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), infection prevention and control, and logistics, the simulation exercises took place inside the Infectious Diseases Treatment Module (IDTM), an innovative, rapidly deployable medical facility developed under INITIATE²  to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.  

Uganda steps up: Pioneering mercury-free healthcare for a safer future

At a  bustling outpatient clinic on the outskirts of Kampala, a nurse reaches for a thermometer—slim, silvery, and fragile. It’s a mercury-containing device, once a staple in healthcare, now recognized as a silent hazard. Uganda is taking bold steps to eliminate such risks and transition toward mercury-free healthcare.

WHO and partners back Uganda’s commitment to sustainable health financing for univer...

As Uganda faces mounting challenges in financing its health sector amid declining donor support, the government is committed to ensuring that health is prioritized across all sectors. The Government of Uganda convened a three-day high-level national dialogue on health financing for Uganda convened in Kampala by the Ministry of Health, East African Community (EAC), World Health Organization (WHO), and other development partners.

Uganda's 24,2 hours initiative: A game changer in malaria mortality reduction

In Uganda, a country that shoulders the third-highest burden of malaria cases globally, time has become both the enemy and the solution. Every hour a patient goes untreated, the risk of complications and death grows exponentially. Recognizing this, the Ministry of Health, with technical support from World Health Organization (WHO), launched the “24.2 hours initiative” on 25 April 2025. This is a transformative malaria strategy designed to save lives by racing against the clock.

Guardians of dignity: WHO's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct duri...

In the heart of every health emergency lies a silent battle, one that is fought not with syringes or stethoscopes, but with an unwavering commitment to uphold the dignity and safety of every individual. As the world grapples with the relentless waves of health crises, the imperative to shield the vulnerable from the shadows of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) becomes paramount.

Uganda intensifies the fight against TB and leprosy

With an estimated 96,000 new cases of Tuberculosis (TB) reported annually, Uganda is among the 30 high-burden countries affected by both TB and TB-HIV co-infection. 

Approximately 35% of notified TB cases are co-infected with HIV, and around 2% involve drug-resistant TB, complicating treatment and recovery.

Surviving Ebola: loss, isolation, and hope

One day, a couple is at home discussing dinner plans, sharing stories about work, and dreaming about the future.  In an instant, everything changes. One partner is gone, taken by a dreaded disease that sends everyone into a panic: Ebola.