Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has announced the start of the second construction phase for its groundbreaking Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Center. This state-of-the-art facility, the first of its kind in East Africa and only the second…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest-ever investment in women’s health, pledging $2.5 billion toward research and innovation in areas long neglected by global health funding. The historic commitment, unveiled at a press briefing, will support over…
Thousands of residents in Kyaggwe County have received free medical services during the Kabaka’s Tubeere Balamu Health Camp, a two-day community outreach event aimed at improving public health and wellness. The health camp, held from August 12–13 at the Kyaggwe…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has advised the public to exercise caution when using self-test kits for cervical cancer detection, citing the need for professional guidance and proper follow-up after testing. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Benjamin Mwesige, Head of…
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) and the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU), will host the 5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care from September 10–12, 2025 under the theme “Embracing Uniqueness…
Rwanda is reviewing its malaria prevention strategy following a sharp rise in cases and emerging drug resistance, prompting officials to reconsider a vaccine the country previously declined. According to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), infections jumped from 430,000 in 2023…
Kampala, Uganda — As Mulago National Referral Hospital moves forward with plans to implement deceased donor kidney transplants, bioethicists are urging caution, emphasizing concerns about equity, accessibility, and affordability. The program aims to expand organ transplantation services in Uganda, offering…
Amuru, Uganda — In a proactive effort to contain the ongoing cholera outbreak, Amuru District Health Authorities have partnered with counterparts at Nimule Hospital in Nimule Town, South Sudan, to coordinate a cross-border vaccination campaign. The initiative targets communities along…
Kampala, Uganda — Experts are calling for the urgent establishment of human milk banks at government-run health facilities—such as Kawempe Specialized National Referral Hospital—to bridge critical gaps in care for premature and critically ill neonates admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care…
Geneva, Switzerland — According to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), about 70 percent of countries globally have regulatory systems considered weak or underdeveloped for evaluating medical products. These systems include oversight of pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, and…