Ministry of Health- Uganda

@MinofHealthUG We shall also need to tell our primary health workers on how best they can help the population in rural areas where there is no gynae.

@MinofHealthUG Great awareness on Endometriosis. Endometriosis is not a new disease probably the screening and diagnosis has greatly improved. Can the disease be classified as Mild Moderate Severe So that proper guidance is given as per classification.

A total of 240 smartphones (tablets) were handed over to Village Health Teams (VHTs) in Nabilatuk District, procured with support from Malaria Consortium. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen timely and efficient weekly reporting by community-based health workers. As part of the rollout, the Ministry of Health and Malaria Consortium conducted training for district and sub-county leaders, 14 personnel from seven health facilities, and one supervisor from each facility to ensure effective utilization of the devices. Speaking at the event, Nanyunja Jackline from the Ministry of Health commended the initiative, noting that it will significantly ease reporting processes and enhance the availability of timely and accurate data. She also applauded Malaria Consortium for embracing and supporting digital innovation, highlighting that the system will reduce paperwork and workload, while enabling seamless integration with the District Health Information System (DHIS). Since 2021, Malaria Consortium has been supporting the implementing Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention and has played a pivotal role in supporting decentralized health systems not only in Nabilatuk District but also across eight other districts in the Karamoja sub-region. With the Electronic Community Health Information System(eCHIS), Health facilities are submitting weekly reports (HMIS Form 033B) to the District Biostatistician, who compiles and forwards them to the Ministry of Health. These reports are critical in informing stakeholders about disease trends and strengthening public health surveillance. #MOHatWork

A milestone for the health sector! Once assented to, this law will establish a central authority to regulate manufacture, import, export, distribution & use of drugs and health products covering medical devices, cosmetics, supplements, diagnostics, biologicals and vaccines.

Dr. @olaro_charles, Director General Health Services has been installed as Professor of Practice at Clarke International University. He was installed during the 16th Graduation Ceremony held at the University Campus in Bukasa in Kampala. Dr. Olaro, who currently serves as the Director General Health Services at the Ministry of Health, is a distinguished Ugandan surgeon, national health systems leader, public servant, and policy expert with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, institutional leadership, public health policy, and academic engagement. Dr Olaro has served at Clarke International University in various roles, including on the University Governing Council contributing to governance and strategic oversight. Congratulations Dr. @olaro_charles 🎊

The House has passed the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025 at Bills Third Reading. The new law when assented to will establish the National Drug and Health Products Authority as the central body responsible for the regulation, control, and supervision of the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, and use of drugs and health products in Uganda. It will also expand the regulatory mandate of the authority to cover a wider range of health products, including medical devices, cosmetic products, public health products, nutritional supplements, diagnostics, biologicals and vaccines. #PlenaryUg

Following the implementation of the Oxygen as a Service (02aaS) project, through which facilities access reliable oxygen through service providers responsible for installation, maintenance, monitoring, clinical training and a recent private sector mapping of the oxygen ecosystem, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with @FuturesCoLab, @UNICEFUganda, @UKinUganda and other key stakeholders, have convened a joint dissemination. The discussion is reviewing the status of oxygen access in Uganda, with a focus on supply and distribution across the public and private sectors, progress against national targets, key bottlenecks, and emerging recommendations. Demand for medical oxygen remains consistently high, driven by conditions such as pneumonia, malaria, birth asphyxia, and the need for surgical and emergency care. While COVID-19 exposed pre-existing system vulnerabilities, it also highlighted the critical role of coordinated public-private partnerships in strengthening oxygen delivery systems. #MOHatWork

The first Plenary session of #ASOUCONF2026 is officially underway, diving deep into how we make surgery a reality for every Ugandan. Expertly chaired by Dr. Bisso Fred and Dr. Nassazi Judith, the panel featured a high-level discussion with Dr. Richard Kabanda, Dr. Dan Ogwal, and Dr. Erisa Mulwanyi. Key Highlights from Dr. Richard Kabanda @RichardKabanda2 Commissioner @MinofHealthUG is intentionally prioritizing Pillar 5 (Surgical & Anesthesia care) with a focus on: ✅ Infrastructure: Expanding surgical capacity at the district and city levels. ✅ Visibility: Increasing surgeon numbers and high-level advocacy within the Ministry of Health. ✅ Public Awareness: Reducing knowledge gaps to prevent life-threatening delays. ✅ Real Impact: Moving beyond the boardroom to ensure rural communities are the priority. "Implementation must happen where the people are." #ASOU2026 #MinistryOfHealth #PublicHealth #SurgicalEquity #UgandaHealth #SurgeryInTheCommunity

The Minister for Health, Dr. @JaneRuth_Aceng officiated the Community of Practice on Health Sovereignty where she called upon delegates to unite as a community, share good practices and teach Africa on how to propel forward. She noted that Africa is a rich continent and we need to act accordingly. #MOHatWork

Today, Commissioner Dr. @RichardKabanda2 and Acting Commissioner in charge of Clinical Services, Dr. Rony Bahatungire, from the Ministry of Health will join panelists in a discussion on “Surgery In the Community as Essential in Public Health.” This is taking place at the ongoing Annual Surgical Scientific Conference convened by @ASOU_Official.

I joined @endmalaria in a dialogue on new tools, this morning. Global partnerships are important in ending a disease that continues to cost lives and resources that could go to other things. I join RBM CEO in the call to mind the gap and introduce new tools to End Malaria faster

Day 2 of the Community of Practice on Health Sovereignty focuses on country experiences examining shared challenges and identifying national priority areas. Together, we are strengthening our ability to define, finance, and implement health priorities aligned to national and regional needs, not external agendas. A true moment for collaboration learning from one another, benchmarking progress, and advancing resilient, country-led health systems. #UGHEALTHCOP2026

Day 2 of the Inaugural Community of Practice on Health Sovereignty commenced under the theme “Moving from challenges to actionable solutions through collaborative design.” Delegates had an overview of what was discussed specifically on aspects of necessity for countries to transition from fragmented, donor-dependent systems to sovereign, intergrated systems. Using the Human-centered approach, obstacles to achieving health sovereignty are not technical in nature but fundamentally human. Sovereignty emerges when solutions are designed with genuine considerations for people- their needs, desires and aspirations. #MOHatWork

Two days to the Uganda Pharma Healthcare Conference.

We’ve launched the Inaugural Community of Practice on Health Sovereignty, bringing together Ministries of Health and Finance from 8 African countries to co-create country-owned, resilient health systems. In the face of the recent shift in global funding landscapes, many countries have sustained services; this should teach us the importance of scaling up domestic financing and aligning national health priorities with broader socio-economic transformation agendas. Uganda emphasizes that this convening is by design, not chance, calling for a shift in the conversation to prioritize health, maximize value for money, and move away from fragmented approaches. Central to this is building self-reliant systems that can withstand changes in external financing. As African countries, we must pursue cost-saving measures such as pooled procurements, strengthening local manufacturing capacity, and deepening collaboration…“you buy my test kits, I buy your medicine.” Let’s collectively do more with less for sustainability.

Uganda is co hosting a three day convening, the inaugural Community of Practice on health sovereignty from 23-25 March 2026, together with African Union Development Agency at @kampalaserena. This is supported by Georgetown University. The convening brings together Ministries of Finance and Health from 8 African countries to create a Community of Practice focused on health sovereignty and country owned health systems. The countries present include; Senegal, Kenya, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa. In her opening remarks, PS Dr @DianaAtwine noted that “we are not here by chance, we are here by design” she emphasized that health services are a socioeconomic activity and necessity to ensure social transformation of the country. Linton Mchunu, Advisor to the CEO, AUDA- NEPAD said that this is a platform for countries to come together to unpack challenges, have common understanding and country driven practical designs. He concluded that “the cost of inaction is always higher than action.” “We should not compromise competence just to get something done,” Deus Bazira, Director Georgetown University Global Health Institute emphasized in his remarks on context setting for the next three days. #UGHEALTHCOP26 | #MOHatWork

Hon. Margaret Muhanga, the State Minister for Primary Health Care, urged Ugandans to observe proper sanitation and hygiene practices to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. She made these remarks yesterday during the commemoration of National Sanitation Week 2026 ,held at Kiburara Primary School in Kabarole District, under the theme: “Accelerating Safely Managed Sanitation for a Healthy Uganda.” She emphasized that proper sanitation includes the safe management, transportation, treatment, and disposal of human waste without harming people or the environment. #MOHatWork

Happy Eid.

In partnership with @UNICEFUganda, @UNHCRuganda and @WHOUganda, the Ministry of Health has launched a mass nutrition screening campaign in Kiryandongo District, to support early identification of malnutrition, targeting refugee-hosting communities where only 48% of severely malnourished children are currently accessing care. The campaign comes at a time when reduced humanitarian funding continues to strain access to food, nutrition support and primary health care across settlements hosting nearly two million refugees. The exercise is also delivering integrated services, including Vitamin A supplementation, deworming, immunisation and referral for treatment where necessary. #MOHatWork