Cabinet okays vaccination of learners aged 12-17 By The Independent; The Cabinet has passed a decision that will see an estimated 6 million learners aged 12-17 years get vaccinated against COVID-19. Now following the cabinet sitting, the vaccination of learners will now take place...

Uganda’s NTD risk remains high despite progress By Daily Monitor; Neglected tropical disease (NTDs), is a diverse group of diseases and conditions prevalent mainly in Africa and other developing countries. Without proper treatment, these infections can cause blindness, disfigurement,...

Top Uganda CSO Scoops Funding for COVID Test and Treat Advocacy By Mbarara News; According to FIND and Unitaid, under the project, HEPS will among others do a COVID-19 testing landscape assessment focusing on financing, procurement, and supply chain for COVID-19 diagnostics, assess...

FIND, the global alliance for diagnostics and Unitaid are investing US$2 million in a coordinated advocacy programme spanning 19 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) designed to boost access and uptake of COVID-19 tests and treatments. A total of 21 organizations with a diverse...

Government reinstates debate on vaccination of children By Daily Monitor; The Ministry of Health has indicated that discussions are still underway to roll out a mass vaccination program targeting all schoolgoing children as the ministry signals the return of Covid-19....