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Ebola deaths in DR. Congo China will send a team of medical experts to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the early hours of Tuesday to support local efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to China’s National Health Commission (NHC). × The deployment follows a decision by the Chinese government after the World Health Organization (WHO) …

Mukono– The Ministry of Health has raised concern over dangerous beliefs and misleading teachings by some religious groups that discourage people from seeking medical treatment, leading many to avoid hospitals and, in some cases, resulting in preventable deaths. This was revealed by Dr. Silver Kasozi from the Ministry of Health during a stakeholders’ engagement attended by various leaders, including religious …

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Viewers: 90,004 By Spy Uganda The Ministry of Health has mounted a firm defence of a controversial policy requiring medical students to complete six years of training before graduation, arguing that the move is critical to protecting patient safety and restoring confidence in the country’s healthcare system. Appearing before Parliament’s Health Committee on April 10, 2026, Health Minister Ruth …

Arua- Joint Medical Store through its ESG Community Health Program, has handed over essential medical supplies and equipment worth UGX 5 million to support work at St Joachim and St Ann Elderly Support Mission of Arua Catholic Diocese. Representatives from Joint Medical Store with some of the beneficiaries. On handing over the donation, Mr. Sunday Nyerochan Ouma, JMS Arua Branch …

Kampala- Alexandra Medical Services, a health facility where Hon. Hellen Nakimuli breathed her last breathe has come out and released an official statement about the whole incident. The late Hellen Nakimuli (Courtesy photo) “The passing of Hon. Hellen Nakimuli has weighed deeply on every member of our team since we lost her on 19th April, 2026. She was not just …

Kampala – Uganda Medical Association (UMA) an umbrella body bringing all medical practitioners in the country, has asked the members of the general public to stop speculations and handle the matter of the late Hon. Hellen Nakimuli (Kalangala Woman Member of Parliament) with utmost care. Hon.Hellen Nakimuli’s casket at Kalangala district council offices on Tuesday. In a press statement released …

Post Views: 13 By Ambrose KwerondaIn Kabalewww.mknewslink.com—-MTN Uganda funduction has donated essential medical equipment worth UGX 20 million to Kyobugombe Health Centre II in Kabale District, in a move aimed at improving access to healthcare services within the community. Speaking during the handover ceremony held at Kyobugombe Health Centre II in Kifuka Village, Katenga Parish, Kabale District, Andrew Tusubira, …

NSAMBYA – Joint Medical Store (JMS) on Wednesday launched a Community Health Program worth Shs500 million, under which five children’s homes will benefit from medicine donations valued at Shs125 million over a five-year period. Mrs. Denise Mutambi handing over the donation to the Teresa top management. The initiative was officially unveiled at Theresa Home in Nsambya, where the Acting Executive …

Kampala — A scorching report by the Office of the Auditor General of Uganda has thrown the country’s health sector into fresh controversy after exposing glaring failures in the way hazardous medical waste is handled across public health facilities. The explosive Value for Money (VFM) Audit released in the 2025 Auditor General’s report paints a disturbing picture of a system …