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Kampala Hospital just became one of Uganda's first labs to meet international accuracy standards, tackling a crisis where 40% of misdiagnoses stem from lab errors. The win signals hope for safer healthcare across East Africa.
Hundreds of Ugandans received free medical care at a health camp organized by Dfcu Bank, Busoga Kingdom, and Rotary to celebrate the bank's 62nd anniversary. The initiative is just the first of several planned camps that will reach over 2,000 people across the country.
After years of isolation and stigma, women across Uganda are getting life-changing surgeries that heal obstetric fistula and restore their dignity. A new nationwide program is reaching survivors in rural communities who once had nowhere to turn.
Uganda's specialized hospital in Lubowa will finally open its doors by the end of 2026, offering advanced treatments that currently send thousands of patients abroad. The facility promises organ transplants, cancer care, and cardiac services that could transform healthcare access for millions.
A Ugandan health center sat empty for nearly two decades after opening, but new district leadership is pledging to bring medical care back to families who've waited 24 years. Residents kept the building alive by selling tomatoes there while hoping for healthcare's return.
A new local-led approach in Uganda is tackling malaria by addressing poverty, not just medicine. Early results show a 14% drop in cases when communities coordinate across health, farming, and education.
C-Care Uganda marked three decades of healthcare service by offering free medical screenings to hundreds of Kampala residents. The anniversary celebration brought critical health services directly to the community that supported the hospital's growth.
As chronic illnesses surge across Uganda, health experts are calling for physiotherapy to become a standard part of treatment, not an afterthought. The shift could help thousands regain mobility and independence while reducing long-term healthcare costs.
Uganda is rolling out a revolutionary HIV prevention injection that only needs to be taken twice a year, starting with three districts including Kazo. The breakthrough could solve the biggest challenge with daily prevention pills: people simply forgetting to take them.
Community leaders in Uganda's Bugerere County are showing people living with HIV/AIDS they're not alone, delivering food, clothing, and medical supplies while fighting stigma. The initiative is renewing hope and strengthening support networks across the region.
Uganda just launched one of Africa's largest mosquito net campaigns, distributing 25.8 million treated nets to households nationwide in a bold push toward eliminating malaria by 2030. The $100 million effort could cut transmission rates in half for the country's most vulnerable children and families.
Cancer survivors in Uganda are volunteering to guide patients through treatment, bringing hope to those who believe cancer means certain death. Their unpaid work is saving lives and money, yet recognition and compensation remain absent.
When donor funding ended for a life-changing addiction treatment program in Uganda, the government stepped up to ensure 928 patients wouldn't lose access to care. Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital is now integrating the service into its permanent operations.
When U.S. aid cuts ended his $50 monthly salary, Harerimana Ismail kept showing up to help HIV-positive children in Uganda. His dedication, and that of others like him, helped prevent a predicted collapse in global HIV treatment.
In Uganda, where one healthcare provider serves 25,000 people, pharmacists are stepping up as frontline heroes in patient care. Their expanded role is transforming how communities access vital health support and medication guidance.
Rukungiri District in Uganda just welcomed 210 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers who will bring healthcare directly to families' doorsteps. After six months of intensive training, these grassroots health champions are equipped with everything from tablets to bicycles to reach every household in 105 parishes.
Uganda just deployed 138 newly trained health workers to bring medical care directly to remote villages, each equipped with bicycles, medicine kits, and tablets. With US support, the program will expand to 14,000 workers nationwide, ensuring no Ugandan lives more than a few kilometers from basic healthcare.
More than 5,000 residents of Uganda's Luwero District received free medical services including HIV testing, cancer screenings, and immunizations during a three-day health camp. The initiative, launched in 2024, has now reached six counties across the region.
District health teams across Uganda are transforming how communities receive healthcare by strengthening local systems from within. Real-time data, hands-on mentorship, and crisis-tested resilience are helping 59 districts deliver better care even as resources shrink.