Ministry of Health Uganda

Airtel revives hope for expectant mothers in Bukwo District through mobile ultrasound scan

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsJuly 24, 2021July 24, 2021

As a way of enhancing safe motherhood, Airtel Uganda recently donated a mobile ultrasound scan to Bukwo District. The donated mobile ultra-scan is portable and power efficient making it possible…

RAY OF HOPE: Tourism sector on the mend as bookings triple in first quarter of 2021

by Alphred Rhyman AgabaHospitality & TourismIndustry & AnalysisMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Before the emergence of COVID-19, tourism was the leading foreign exchange earner for Uganda, generating US$1.6 Billion in annual foreign exchange earnings, creating 536,600 direct jobs, and bringing in 1,542,620…

MPs Question Continued Beer Production while Bars Remain closed over Covid-19

by Thembo Kahungu MisairiFinanceApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Members of Parliament who sit on the Committee on National Economy have questioned why the bars remain closed when the companies manufacturing beer and other alcoholic drinks continue to be…

Health Ministry Spent UGX 720m to Rehabilitate Namboole Treatment Facility

by URNFinanceFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 2021

The Ministry of Health has used up to UGX720 million to rehabilitate structures at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, before it could be used as a treatment centre for COVID-19 patients….

Cabinet approves procurement of 18 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, re-opening of education institutions to non-candidate learners

by CEO ReporterThe Big StoryFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Cabinet has approved the procurement of 18 million doses of Astra Zeneca vaccine from the Serum Institute in India which will be used to vaccinate persons from the age of…

Case Hospital accredited to handle COVID-19 cases

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021

The Ministry of Health has accredited Case Hospital to treat and handle COVID-19 related cases. The new development was revealed by Dr Henry Mwebesa the Director General Health Services in…

Ministry of Health contests story on Mulago Hospital Covid-19 Deaths

by CEO ReporterThe Big StoryDecember 2, 2020December 2, 2020

The Ministry of Health has come out to dispute a story that run in Sunday Monitor about Covid-19 deaths at Mulago hospital. In a Press statement released yesterday, titled Mulago…

Covid-19: Establish strict protocols, UMA tells Manufacturers

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsSeptember 22, 2020September 22, 2020

Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) and Ministry of Health have called upon all manufacturers to establish strict protocols against the spread of COVID-19 at their factories in Uganda. This call was…

Covid-19: Japans signs UGX14 billion grant to Uganda

by CEO ReporterFinanceSeptember 22, 2020September 22, 2020

The Japanese government has today signed a US$3.8 million (UGX14 billion) grant to Uganda under the Economic and Social Development Program. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija signed the Exchange of Notes…

KCCA Issues Guidelines for Reopening of Arcades

by URNFinanceJuly 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Kampala Capital City Authority – KCCA has issued guidelines to arcade owners before the business centres can be reopened. The arcades were among the places closed during the lockdown in…