In a game where glory often overshadows the struggles behind the scenes, FUFA has made a move that could redefine Ugandan football. Through a groundbreaking partnership with Case Clinic, the federation has unveiled a medical insurance scheme worth UGX 750…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), long hailed as a pillar of global humanitarian relief, has been officially shut down, with its remaining operations absorbed into the State Department. The closure, initiated under President Donald Trump’s second term,…
In a bold leap forward for HIV prevention, a new injectable drug named Lenacapavir is reshaping the way the world approaches protection. Developed by Gilead Sciences and marketed as Sunlenca, Lenacapavir is a revolutionary treatment that requires just two injections…
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, has officially launched the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025 survey, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS and improve public health. Implemented in collaboration…
As the sun rises over the holy city of Mecca, millions of Muslims from around the globe converge for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a journey of faith and devotion that is both timeless and ever-evolving. This year, the 2025 Hajj…
Kajjansi, March 7, 2025 – In a landmark step in the fight against malaria, Uganda has officially launched the distribution of 2.278 million doses of the malaria vaccine to 105 districts with high and moderate transmission rates. The initiative, spearheaded…
As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds, Muslim athletes worldwide, including professional footballers, face the challenge of maintaining peak performance while observing daily fasting from dawn to sunset. Fasting offers profound spiritual benefits, strengthening discipline, patience, and mental resilience. From…
Uganda is reeling under an unrelenting heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels, reaching as high as 40°C in some areas. The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has confirmed that cities like Kampala, Jinja, and Gulu are experiencing extreme heat…
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has sounded the alarm over a series of escalating health challenges, calling for immediate government intervention to protect the country’s healthcare system. Key concerns include the devastating impact of USAID’s funding withdrawal, the ongoing Ebola…
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) in Kampala, marking the eighth such outbreak in Uganda. This confirmation follows laboratory testing by three national reference laboratories: the Central Public Health…
