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Uganda achieved a breakthrough in HIV care, with 96.5% of treated patients now virally suppressed, up from 75% in 2020. The progress shows what's possible when testing, treatment, and community support work together.
Uganda's government is reversing its plan to stop paying medical interns following concerns raised in Parliament. The Vice President confirmed Cabinet will review the controversial policy that would have left doctors working grueling shifts without compensation.
When a patient arrived at a Ugandan hospital with alarming symptoms, medical teams activated emergency protocols and confirmed within 24 hours it wasn't Ebola. Their rapid response shows how far Uganda's disease surveillance system has come.
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.
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.
