Independence Marathon Gains Momentum as Ugandans Run for Maternal Health
Preparations for this year’s Independence Marathon have gathered momentum following a successful build-up activation held on Saturday at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya, where hundreds of runners, fitness enthusiasts and corporate partners converged ahead of the main event slated for October 4 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The activation attracted
Museveni Appoints Dr. Charles Olaro as Director General of Health Services
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. Charles Olaro as the new Director General of Health Services, the Daily Star can reliably report. The Ministry of Health has confirmed his appointment. Dr. Olaro has been a cornerstone of Uganda’s health sector, bringing years of dedicated service as a senior consultant surgeon.
Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response
Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners deployed the national Emergency Medical Team (nEMT) to the ongoing Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) response. On 30 January 2025, MOH declared an outbreak of SVD in the country after a 35-year-old Ugandan male who worked as
