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Successful Mosquito Nets Distribution Reduces Malaria Cases in Rwampara District, Uganda

by Goodluck Musinguzi Rwampara District, Uganda – In a promising turn of events, the Government of Uganda’s proactive efforts to combat malaria through distributing long-lasting mosquito nets have yielded significant results in Rwampara District. According to local health officials and community members, the impact of this initiative is indisputable. Over the …

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Hoima Regional Referral Hospital To Enhance Healthcare With Modern ICU And Key Upgrades

by GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, located in the heart of Uganda’s Bunyoro region, has marked a major milestone in healthcare by unveiling a modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This new addition is part of the Uganda Covid-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (UCREPP) aims to strengthen the hospital’s …

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Ministry of Health has launched the Third Wave of Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign to Combat Malaria

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Fort Portal City, Uganda – In a significant step towards eradicating malaria from households, Uganda launched the third wave of its mosquito net distribution campaign across ten districts in the Tooro Sub-Region. The campaign, aimed at curbing the devastating impact of malaria, is a collaborative effort between the Ugandan …

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Uganda’s Progress in Emergency Medical Services

By Goodluck Musinguzi Uganda is making significant strides in enhancing its healthcare system, particularly in emergency medical services. The Honourable Anifa Kawooya Bangirana, Minister of Health, recently shared updates during a meeting with healthcare professionals, government officials, and community first responders on this progress and emphasised the importance of teamwork, commitment, …

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The newly commissioned satellite laboratory at LRRH equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZILiraDr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health and Woman Member of Parliament for Lira City, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art satellite laboratory at Lira Regional Referral Hospital on Friday, March 14, 2025. This facility, funded by the World Bank under the Uganda COVID-19 Response and Preparedness Project (UCREPP), …

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Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Breaking Ground for UGX 9.6 Billion Regional Blood Bank in Lira City.

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZILira CityThe Ministry of Health has officially launched the construction of the Lira Blood Bank to address critical challenges in blood storage and distribution in Northern Uganda. Recently, Lira University Teaching Hospital donated 20 acres of land to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for the construction of a Regional Blood …

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