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SH2.9B ARUA REGIONAL BLOOD BANK, A BEACON OF HOPE FOR SAFE TRANSFUSION SAY DR DIANA ATWINE BY MUSINGUZI GOOODLUCK & RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY MAY 22, 2025 The Arua Regional Blood Bank will coordinate blood collection, processing and distribution in West Nile and reduce blood shortages, Dr Diana Steiner, the …

By Goodluck Musinguzi MRRH Chairman Board Dr. James Mugume presides over the board meeting on 21st February, seated centrally to facilitate engagements with members Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) is poised to launch its own Institutional Review Board (IRB), overseeing medical research involving human subjects. Currently, MRRH researchers relies on …

by Goodluck Musinguzi The Government of Uganda has officially launched the Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024–2025 survey, a landmark national initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s progress towards eliminating HIV as a public health threat by 2030. The survey, set to begin in early 2025 after an extensive …

by Goodluck Musinguzi Rwampara District, Uganda – In a promising turn of events, the Government of Uganda’s proactive efforts to combat malaria through distributing long-lasting mosquito nets have yielded significant results in Rwampara District. According to local health officials and community members, the impact of this initiative is indisputable. Over the …

by Goodluck Musinguzi In a significant leap forward for healthcare accessibility, the Republic of Uganda proudly inaugurated a newly upgraded and fully equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. The inauguration ceremony, graced by esteemed dignitaries including the Minister for Presidency, Hon Milly Babalanda and Minister of Health …

by GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, located in the heart of Uganda’s Bunyoro region, has marked a major milestone in healthcare by unveiling a modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This new addition is part of the Uganda Covid-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (UCREPP) aims to strengthen the hospital’s …

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Uganda has launched significant initiatives to address blood shortage issues in the Hoima region. A major development has been the establishment of a regional blood bank that aims to enhance local blood collection, processing, and distribution. This development comes at a crucial time when blood shortages have been …

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Fort Portal City, Uganda – In a significant step towards eradicating malaria from households, Uganda launched the third wave of its mosquito net distribution campaign across ten districts in the Tooro Sub-Region. The campaign, aimed at curbing the devastating impact of malaria, is a collaborative effort between the Ugandan …

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI In the heart of Uganda’s evolving healthcare story lies a powerful and transformative journey, one centered on courage, resilience, and the growing success of pediatric cardiac care. At the forefront of this journey is the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI), now a beacon of hope for thousands of …

By Goodluck Musinguzi Uganda is making significant strides in enhancing its healthcare system, particularly in emergency medical services. The Honourable Anifa Kawooya Bangirana, Minister of Health, recently shared updates during a meeting with healthcare professionals, government officials, and community first responders on this progress and emphasised the importance of teamwork, commitment, …