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Leaders in Lango have asked Japan to support irrigation, farm mechanisation, schools, healthcare and industrial development, citing poor harvests, infrastructure gaps and youth unemployment across the sub-region.

Village Health Teams across central Uganda have received a major boost in training, mobility, and community trust, yet persistent medicine shortages are preventing them from treating sick children when families need them most. These findings stem from a comprehensive evaluation by the Makerere University School of Public Health, presented on Thursday, October 15, 2026, by […] The post Medicine shortages undermining v

Uganda remains Ebola-free as Health ministry probes Nigerian traveller infected with virus Daily Monitor

Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine has warned security and immigration officers against lax border controls at Mpondwe, citing reports of irregular crossings and the risk of Ebola spreading across Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bududa, Uganda | URN | Bulucheke Health Centre IV in Bududa District is struggling to accommodate the increasing number of mothers seeking maternity services, with some women sharing beds while others sleep on the floor. The health centre has only six maternity beds but now receives between six and 10 maternity admissions a day, … The post Rising patient numbers strain Bulucheke Health Centre IV appeared first on The

Health officials race to trace source of Nigeria's Ebola infection Daily Monitor

U.S. to Reduce Health Aid to Kenya as Nairobi Takes Over HIV, Malaria Funding ChimpReports

Health officials are investigating whether Ebola patients in Kenya and Nigeria crossed paths at Uganda's main airport as conflicting accounts cloud the source of one infection.

Like anemia, iron deficiency can cause tiredness, brain fog and heart palpitations. Doctors are raising the alert by making it easier to diagnose.

Mubende hospital restricts number of caregivers to tackle overcrowding Daily Monitor

Melatonin and Ambien taken before surgery were linked to less anxiety, reduced pain and a 30% drop in opioid use, a Yale-led study suggests.

MDCAN has urged Nigerian hospitals to activate isolation centres and boost surveillance following the confirmation of an Ebola Bundibugyo virus case in the Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-mdcan-urges-hospitals-to-activate-isolation-centres-boost-surveil…

Investigators are examining whether the first Ebola patients in Kenya and Nigeria had contact at Entebbe International Airport, as Switzerland disputes Uganda’s account of the Nigerian patient’s journey. Both passed through Entebbe on 3 October. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says a possible interaction is under investigation, but no link has been established. Why it matters: Ugand

EACOP’s Housing and Healthcare Initiatives that are Transforming Host Communities in Uganda Kikuube, Uganda | FEATURE | For years, families in villages such as Kikuube in western Uganda lived in homes with leaking roofs, ageing structures and limited access to basic amenities. During the rainy season, some households faced the constant worry of … The post Houses, livelihoods changed as EACOP’s restoration programme t

Federal officials brushed off the issue as Utah prioritized the fur industry’s interests. Little has been done to stop the spread of the virus and ensure it can’t spread to humans, a failure that experts called “irresponsible’’ and “astounding.”

The first Ebola patients confirmed in Kenya and Nigeria might have crossed paths at an airport in Uganda earlier this month, African health officials said Thursday as they race to trace and slow an outbreak that has spread to several countries. Both patients …

The first known human case of Shamonda virus was reported by France on Thursday. The patient has died, but the World Health Organization says that it is considered to be an isolated case so far and that there is no broader risk to the general public.

Oboth Flags Off 10th Annual CURE Brain Surgery Run in Mbale, Hailing Hospital’s Life-Saving Impact ChimpReports

Mental health challenges cost Uganda over Shs600b in lost productivity Daily Monitor

Malaria vaccine price to drop by 40% in deal to expand access Daily Monitor

"I took GLP-1s and was miserable the whole time. I basically felt like I was pregnant."