Health

The Ministry of Health says talks with the World Bank over the suspended $ 90 million grant might yield fruits. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Dr.Asuman Lukwago says the bank’s officials have already indicated that they are ready to approve the loan. Dr. Lukwago adds that if […]

Prime minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has asked African countries to join hands in fighting disease outbreaks. Opening a conference by health ministers from the East, Central and Southern Africa, Rugunda said this will help control deaths and offer quick response. He cited the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which he […]

The ministry of health has started the process of recalling retired health workers to address the current human resource shortage. This has been revealed by the permanent secretary Dr. Asuman Lukwago who says the glaring human resource gaps are mostly seen in the rural health facilities. Lukwago says the move […]

The ministry of health says the long awaited cervical cancer vaccination for all young girls is to commence in April this year. The program director non communicable diseases at the ministry Dr. Gerald Mutungi says all preparations have been finalized to ensure that the vaccine is readily available. Dr.Mutungi notes […]

As the UPDF prepares for Terehesita celebrations, more emphasis has been put on providing health services to people in the Karamoja sub region. This follows increased cases of hepatitis B infections in the 7 districts of Moroto, Napak Kodito and Kabong among others The UPDF Third Division spokesperson Capt. Jimmy […]