Ending stigma is therefore not a one-off campaign; it is a continuing national responsibility. Uganda has led before, and we can lead again by replacing fear with knowledge, judgement with empathy, silence with support and exclusion with solidarity. If we walk together, no Ugandan should have to face HIV alone.
The development is expected to ease tensions among medical graduates, who had raised concerns over a proposal to pay government-sponsored interns differently from their privately sponsored counterparts._
However, safety and death have risen after mounjaro, a key slimming jab that Ugandans use, was flagged by European countries. The same slimming drug has also been placed under investigation after more than 200 died in UK, a year after using it. The jabs were linked to pancreatic disorders.
Okia noted that the hospital's infrastructure has deteriorated significantly, with electrical wiring dating back to the 1940s. He said the outdated infrastructure has contributed to safety risks for medical staff and patients, underscoring the urgent need for the planned renovations and expansion.
“It is really unfortunate that we continue importing drugs when our own local manufacturers have ready-made products,” she said. “We need to sit together, realign ourselves and begin supporting our own.”
"Nurses are risking their lives to protect their communities, often at great personal risk, yet months into this crisis many are still waiting to be paid. "Our calls are clear: Pay health workers what they are owed, guarantee they will be paid regularly from now on, and give them the protection they need to do their jobs."
The expo is showcasing medical and pharmaceutical innovations, creating business and professional partnerships, transferring technology and exposing Ugandan healthcare stakeholders to solutions that can improve healthcare delivery.
The intervention integrates family planning counselling and services into maternity and postpartum care. It allows women to access contraceptive methods before leaving hospital after giving birth.
“If you listen to people's cries, it shows there is a problem in this facility. It was very bad that patients are charged between sh150000 and sh200000 for operation and sh60000 for ambulance services,” Namere said while at the health facility within Budaka Town Council. Complaining that the two officials lacked professional respect for their jobs, she ordered that, once apprehended, the officials should be handed over to Police and the Inspector General of Government (IGG) for statements and investigation.
Women who delay pregnancy for many years may also have an increased risk because the uterus is exposed to prolonged hormonal stimulation that encourages fibroid growth. “Heavy menstrual bleeding is not normal. Some women believe they are naturally heavy bleeders because they have always experienced excessive bleeding. However, if you are soaking several sanitary towels a day, bleeding for prolonged periods, or unable to carry out your daily activities because of your menstrual flow, it is important to seek medical evaluation,” Sekulima says.
Uganda must turn renewed global HIV commitments into urgent domestic action
Speaking at the forum, United Nations Population Fund Country Representative in Rwanda Olugbemiga Adelakin said the health, rights, and empowerment of women and girls should be treated as foundations for human capital, economic transformation, and sustainable development.
The mobilisation was part of the Rotary Cancer Run activation drive, held on August 9, 2026, under the theme “Ggwanga Mujje”, a call for Ugandans to unite in the fight against cancer and support efforts to raise funds for cancer treatment infrastructure at St Francis Hospital Nsambya in Kampala.
The former Bundibugyo district health officer was hailed for his lifelong commitment to saving lives and serving the people.
"We have learnt a lot from the previous two editions. We listened to the feedback and all considerations from people. We are now organising an even better event this year," Gimara said.
The researchers found that four of the documented plant species, Tamarindus indica (enkoge), Warburgia ugandensis (balwegira), Mitragyna rubrastipulata (mutamatama), and Mondia whitei (mulondo), are listed on both the global and national red lists of threatened species, and were identified as having experienced a sharp population decline. The decline in medicinal plant availability was attributed to several factors, including illicit trade to Europe. “These plants are experiencing a significant decline due to overharvesting and the absence of sustainable use and conservation plans,” Tugume says.
“This is the same entity designated by the government of Egypt to come and establish an FMD manufacturing facility in Uganda under the G2G partnership. I congratulate MeVAC company for their advanced R and D innovations and thank them for having concluded all the preliminary procedures and made a final investment decision for the Uganda FMD vaccine factory,” Tumwebaze said.
The proposed settlement aims to end a long-standing legal battle that has weighed on the New Jersey-based firm for years.
Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks that informed the current 42-day declaration policy, the minister said Uganda’s 2026 Ebola outbreak arose from a fully documented importation event.
Benzy Peter Omoya, the Principal Hospital Administrator, says the CT scan has been an important service for patients, but it is currently unavailable as they wait for repairs.