Findings from 10 African countries, including Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya in East Africa ANALYSIS | OBASANJO BOLARINWA, ALI MOHAMMED & CLIFFORD OBBY ODIMEGWU | Even after more than three decades of global efforts to promote inclusive sexual and reproductive health policies, many women with disabilities in Africa still face serious challenges. Their …
Read More »Rwanda reconsiders malaria vaccines amid surprise surge
In 2024, malaria cases rose by more than 45 per cent in one year, reaching 620,000. Kigali, Rwanda | KELLY RWAMAPERA | After years of progress in reducing malaria cases, Rwanda is confronting a surprising resurgence and signs of treatment resistance that have forced officials to revisit vaccine intervention the country …
Read More »TMR scoops ‘Uganda’s Best Private Healthcare Service Provider’ prize at 2025 Business Excellence Awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TMR International Hospital, a brand of Tal Medical & Rescue, has maintained its lead as a first-rate medical service provider in Uganda after it was named the Best Private Healthcare Service Provider in the Customer Service Experience category at the Business Excellence …
Read More »The 2nd National E-Mobility Expo 2025 to showcase the power of healthy mobility
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2nd National E-Mobility Expo 2025 is around the corner following the launch that took place on 30 July 2025 at Next Media Park. According to the organisers, the second edition is carefully curated to promote not only e-mobility but also the underlying …
Read More »Countries urged to invest in health systems, support breastfeeding mothers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation has revealed in its latest statement that only 48 per cent of infants under six months of age are being exclusively breastfed, well below the World Health Assembly target of 60 per cent by 2030. While Breastfeeding is one of …
Read More »First malaria treatment for babies is a major step to ending the disease in Africa
The first malaria treatment for babies and very young children of 2 months up to 5 years was approved for use by Swiss agency for therapeutic products, Swissmedic, in early July 2025. Until now, babies and very young children have been treated with medicines formulated for older children. The Conversation Africa asked …
Read More »Afya na Haki and Reach A Hand Uganda host youth-led pre-Baraza on reproductive rights
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a joint effort to advance reproductive justice litigation, Reach A Hand, Uganda and Afya na Haki organized the 3rd Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Dialogue, dubbed:GN Trybe Billi Now Now Pre-Youth Baraza, to discuss and address issues of unsafe healthcare, restrictive laws, and discriminatory practices …
Read More »Reach A Hand, United Boda Boda launch sexual health and road safety campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to promote Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and road safety among riders, Reach A Hand, Uganda and United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union (UBBRCU) have launched a campaign to advance SRHR and curb road safety among boda boda riders. The campaign, …
Read More »African Swine Fever disease slows down in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outbreak of African Swine Fever has slowed down in Luwero district, giving a sigh of relief to pig farmers and consumers. On July 18th, 2025, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun, the Commissioner in charge of Animal Health, imposed quarantine restrictions on Luwero town following …
Read More »Jinja City to expand toilet facilities at the Source of the Nile
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja City authorities have finalized plans to expand sanitary facilities at the Source of the River Nile tourist site in response to growing concerns from tour operators over the site’s limited toilet infrastructure. Currently, the iconic site hosts only four public toilets shared between male …
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