More Than 5,000 Lives Lost in DR Congo's Deadliest Ebola Outbreak
More than 5,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo during its worst Ebola outbreak on record, according to government data reported by BBC News.
L'Oréal Notes Impact of Weight Loss Medication on Beauty Market
L'Oréal's chief executive has highlighted GLP-1 weight loss drugs as a key trend influencing consumer skincare and beauty habits.
Ebola Patients From Nigeria and Kenya Transited Through Entebbe Airport, Report Says
Health officials indicate that two Ebola patients from Nigeria and Kenya travelled through Entebbe International Airport on the same day.
Erias Lukwago Transferred to Mulago Hospital Amid Health Concerns
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been moved to Mulago National Referral Hospital for specialised treatment. His lawyers say his condition is worrying and he urgently needs care in India, while Prisons Service says he is sick but not in critical condition.
Selma Blair Clarifies In-Flight Incident Following Medical Emergency
Actress Selma Blair says she did not intend to cause harm during a plane altercation, attributing the event to a medical condition, according to BBC News.
Pope Discharged From Hospital Following Surgery, BBC Reports
Pope Francis has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing lung cancer surgery, according to reporting by BBC News.
Patients Rescued from Unlicensed Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa
Authorities in South Africa have rescued around 200 patients who were found held in horrific conditions at a suspected illegal rehabilitation facility.
Pope Leo to Undergo Surgery Following Lung Nodule Discovery
Pope Leo is set to undergo surgery after a lump was found on his lung at an early stage, according to reports by BBC News.
Tooro Leaders Urge Government to Establish Regional Cancer Institute in Memory of Late Omukama Oyo
As Tooro Kingdom begins official mourning for Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, legislators from the region have called on the Government to establish a regional cancer institute in Fort Portal named after the late King, arguing that his death exposes the urgent need for accessible screening and treatment services beyond Kampala.
Country Completes 42 Days Without New Confirmed Case After Containing Imported Outbreak
The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country completed 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case.
WHO Hands Over Shs1.8 Billion Biosafety Level-3 Laboratory Funded by African Development Bank
The government has earmarked 120 traditional secondary schools for phased renovation, focusing on institutions constructed between the 1960s and 1980s that are losing learners to newer schools with better facilities.
President Museveni Hosts UK MP to Strengthen Uganda-UK Healthcare Partnership
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday welcomed Hon. Beccy Cooper MP, Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health, for discussions focused on deepening bilateral ties in the health sector.
Erias Lukwago's Bail Bid: Health Crisis or High-Stakes Political Chess?
The High Court is set to rule on Erias Lukwago's bail application on July 30, as his legal team cites a litany of serious health conditions worsened by prolonged detention.
High Court to Hear Erias Lukwago Bail Application on July 24 Amid Health Concerns and Treason-Related Charges
The High Court will hear Erias Lukwago's bail application on July 24, as a Mulago medical report details serious chronic conditions worsened during his remand.
Lukwago's Lawyers Push for India Medical Transfer as Health Crisis Deepens
As his treason case advances to the High Court, Erias Lukwago's legal team is seeking his transfer to India for urgent specialist medical care.
Beer, Mosquitoes, and Malaria: Uganda's Costly Love Affair with Alcohol
Health Minister's malaria briefing exposes a bigger story about Uganda's heavy drinking culture and its human and economic costs.
Uganda Praised for Swift Response to Ebola Outbreak
WHO commends Uganda's swift containment of a recent Ebola outbreak even as the country manages cross-border risk with the DR Congo.