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World Health Organization - Uganda
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Kenyan Senate Speaker Urges African Scientists to Champion Homegrown Health Solutions

Delivering a keynote address, Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, WHO Director of Programme Management, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to building sovereign and sustainable health systems across Africa

The Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kenya, Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, has called for bold, African-led strategies to tackle the continent’s health challenges. Speaking as Chief Guest at the Inaugural Africa Health Summit in Kampala, held under the theme “Reclaiming Africa’s Health Future: From Dependency to Sovereignty…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Uganda Moves to Integrate Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Services

Delivering a keynote address, Dr Queen Dube from WHO headquarters echoed the call for a multisectoral approach

Uganda is taking bold steps to integrate health service delivery for communicable diseases (CDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), addressing the growing double burden of disease in the country. Speaking at the three-day National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases and 19th Joint Scientific Health Conference, Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Breaking the Silence: World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda’s “Men Talk” series sparks honest conversations on men’s mental health

The sessions have sparked enthusiastic participation, with many male colleagues sharing that the conversations have helped them reflect, connect, and heal in ways they hadn’t experienced before

In a society where emotional vulnerability among men is often masked by silence or coded expressions—and where resilience is expected above all—WHO Uganda is shifting the narrative, one conversation at a time. Responding to the growing global dialogue on workplace mental health, especially during the current transition within WHO and…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Uganda urged to tackle family planning bottlenecks to transform health outcomes

Through the 2020 Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan II and family planning 2030 commitments, the Government has prioritized equitable access to modern contraception

Today, World Health Organization (WHO) joined Uganda’s Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to disseminate the Family Planning Bottleneck Analysis Report, a rapid assessment that highlights barriers hindering the scale-up of evidence-based family planning practices in Uganda. Led by WHO, Ministry of Health, Makerere University School of Public Health, and…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Prioritizing mental health and wellbeing during times of crisis at World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda: Resilience in the face of change

Creating a mentally healthy workplace is a commitment at WHO Uganda that fosters a resilient, engaged, productive workforce

The year 2025 has been one of profound transformation at World Health Organization (WHO), and the global United Nations (UN) due to the changing funding environment—testing the resilience and adaptability of the entire UN workforce. Amid global uncertainties and organizational changes, WHO has placed the mental health and well-being of…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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A breastfeeding space at World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda country office: Upholding every woman and baby’s right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, followed by continued breastfeeding up to two years, is a cornerstone of child health

Invest in breastfeeding, invest in the future! Breastfeeding isn’t just a personal choice—it’s a public health investment. Breast milk nurtures stronger immune systems, reduces childhood illnesses and supports lifelong health, that reduces burdens on health systems. By supporting breastfeeding at work, we are building healthier families, communities, and workforces. At…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Uganda Strengthens Emergency Response Capacity Through African Volunteers Health Corps (AVoHC) - Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies (SURGE) Training

The AvoHC-SURGE initiative, supported by FCDO and implemented by WHO across Africa, has been rolled out in several countries

With support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the World Health Organization (WHO) is collaborating with the Government of Uganda to train 78 multidisciplinary One Health responders under the Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies (SURGE) flagship programme. The AVoHC-SURGE training, a cornerstone of WHO’s Emergency Preparedness…

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Twenty years of service and still counting: Patrick Wokorach’s journey with World Health Organization (WHO)

At just 27, Wokorach joined WHO as a Program Assistant under the Northern Uganda Recovery Program, a role that aligned perfectly with his personal mission: to help rebuild his then war-torn homeland

In 2005, a young man from northern Uganda walked into the offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) with a heart full of hope and a 60-day contract in hand. Today, 20 years later, Patrick Wokorach is still walking through those doors—now as a seasoned shipping assistant, a veteran of…

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Driving through barriers: Joan Kaitesi's journey on male-dominated roads

In October 2024, Joan joined WHO Uganda during a polio immunization campaign, becoming the second female driver at the country office

In the heart of Uganda’s capital, 35-year-old Joan Kaitesi navigates the city’s infamous traffic jams with calm determination. As a driver for the World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda country office, Joan’s professionalism shines through the daily chaos of blaring horns and impatient road users. From a young age, Joan was…

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Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak

The country’s long-standing experience in managing outbreaks enabled a fast, coordinated, and effective response

Uganda today declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala. During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred. Ten people…