Project ECHO Leverages Tele-Mentoring to Boost Health Security Across Africa
As global health systems navigate shrinking donor funding and continue recovering from the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are increasingly turning to digital innovations to sustain healthcare delivery. Dr Caroline Kisia, Africa Director of Project ECHO, says that smart use of digital technologies has become crucial in equipping
Why Uganda’s Insurance Sector Is Stronger Than Before
By Brenda Nagudi Over the past decade, Uganda’s insurance industry has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. What was once a small, misunderstood sector is now a growing pillar of financial stability for households, businesses and the wider economy. Between 2014 and 2024, gross written premiums more than doubled, reaching
Gov’t Refutes COVID-19 Resurgence Claims in Uganda
The Ministry of Health has dismissed recent media reports suggesting a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Uganda, describing them as misleading and based on outdated information. In a statement issued earlier today, the Ministry clarified that the circulating messages are old video clips being re-shared by individuals with the intent
UNAIDS reacts to WHO Member States reaching Pandemic Agreement consensus
Delegates at the World Health Organization (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) have reached a consensus on the Pandemic Agreement. Negotiations began in 2021, with an aim of building a framework for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response that learned from the COVID-19 and AIDS pandemics. The Joint United Nations Programme on
Covid-19: Court orders gov’t to pay Shs 286 million over doctor’s death
The High Court in Kiboga has awarded Shs 286 million to Flavia Kyomuhendo Musiitwa following the death of her husband, Dr. Musiitwa Michael Mugwanya. In 2022, Kyomuhendo sued the Kiboga District Local Government seeking special damages, general damages, interest, and costs of the suit. Her claim stemmed from the circumstances
