In a groundbreaking move to address both sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) and road safety challenges in Uganda’s boda boda industry, Reach A Hand Uganda and The United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union (UBBRCU) have launched a nationwide campaign titled…
Feel fresh, confident, and comfortable in your skin—naturally. Body odor is something many of us experience, yet it’s rarely talked about openly. The truth is, body odor (also called bromhidrosis) is a natural process. It doesn’t come from sweat itself—because…
As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week under the theme “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems”, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have jointly called on governments to invest more in breastfeeding support as…
Elegu, Uganda – August 2025 — Floodwaters have engulfed parts of Elegu Town, compounding an already dire cholera outbreak and displacing thousands of residents. Local authorities warn that the situation is worsening by the day, as both access to clean…
Authorities in South Africa’s Western Cape have confirmed new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) and are urging both the public and poultry farmers to remain alert, but not alarmed. In a statement released Friday night, the Western…
The Ministry of Health has unveiled a new initiative to integrate eye care services into Uganda’s existing community health platforms, aiming to expand access to basic eye health interventions for millions of underserved Ugandans. Announcing the plan, Dr. Charles Olaro,…
Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital has successfully delivered its second baby conceived through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Uganda, took to her twitter account to announce the exciting news. “Great News!…
The Ministry of Health has launched the Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) Project, a landmark initiative that will equip 250 health facilities across the country with reliable solar power systems. Supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance in partnership with UNICEF,…
Despite the Ministry of Health’s optimistic outlook on transitioning regional referral hospitals from paper-based to electronic systems, many facilities across Uganda are grappling with challenges in implementing the national e-referral system. Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, Director of Public Health, says the…
A new global report reveals that child malnutrition continues to pose a serious threat to millions of children under five, with progress stagnating or even regressing in many parts of the world. The Joint Malnutrition Estimates 2025 Edition, published by…