The pharmaceutical industry in Uganda is poised for a significant global impact after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted an application from Dei BioPharma for the review of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for liraglutide, a treatment…
With the international imperative to prevent cross-border transmission, health workers were rapidly reoriented, thermal scanners were deployed, and screening protocols were enforced at 13 key entry points, especially at Entebbe International Airport Uganda has officially declared the end of the…
GITEX FUTURE HEALTH AFRICA/Morocco will drive unprecedented impact across Africa, leveraging breakthroughs in technology and AI to enhance quality and access to healthcare During the third annual edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco, the continent’s largest tech and startup show, His…
In Uganda, health insurance is still something many associate with the privileged few, a luxury service wrapped in paperwork, unfamiliar jargon, and hefty upfront payments. But a quiet shift is taking place. And leading that change is a new partnership…
The Ugandan government‘s decision to ban doctors and medical personnel employed by the state from owning and running private facilities is a move aimed at improving service provision in the health sector. This directive, set to take effect on July…
The Parliament of Uganda on Wednesday approved an additional payment of Shs298 billion to Enrica Pinetti for the construction of Lubowa International Specialized Hospital, bringing the total amount of funds sunk into the project so far to Shs774.469 billion. The…
Mengo Hospital has partnered with Rotary Kampala South to enhance its Dialysis Unit, aiming to increase accessibility and affordability of life-saving dialysis services. This collaboration was announced during a fundraising breakfast at the hospital, where the Rotary District Governor, Anne…
As hospitals across Uganda struggle with severe shortages of essential medicines, a report by the Auditor General has revealed a shocking case of mismanagement at the National Medical Stores (NMS), where expired drugs worth billions of shillings continue to pile…
In a bold move to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. Through innovative energy solutions and reforestation initiatives, UBL has significantly reduced its carbon footprint, setting a…
The commissioning of Piston Medical, a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical factory located in Namanve Industrial Park, marks a significant milestone for Uganda’s healthcare and industrial sectors. With the capacity to produce 16 life-saving medical commodities, Piston Medical is poised to revolutionize the…
Nike and SKIMS Launch New Brand, NikeSKIMS, Designed to Sculpt; Engineered to Perform Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) and SKIMS are teaming up to disrupt the global fitness and activewear industry with the launch of NikeSKIMS, a new brand that will deliver…
The Global Fund is the largest source of funding for malaria, providing 62% of all international financing for malaria programmes Against the backdrop of the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, which reveals stagnating progress and mounting threats to malaria elimination…
HHA aims to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment, reducing the burden of this disease across communities AstraZeneca’s flagship health equity programme – Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating successfully taking over 67 million blood pressure…
Uganda has reached a remarkable milestone in healthcare with the introduction of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy (MSCT). Prof. Elly Karuhanga, a renowned lawyer and founding partner at Kampala Associated Advocates, became the first Ugandan to undergo this groundbreaking treatment at…
In light of the recent Executive Order by U.S. President Donald Trump, which affected the distribution of life-saving HIV/AIDS medications globally, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has reassured Ugandans living with HIV that access to antiretroviral (ARV) therapy will remain…