WHO Uganda

Today morning, @GlobalFund Country Team paid a courtesy visit to @WHORepinUganda Dr @KasondeMwinga. The meeting focused on the reprogramming of the @GlobalFund grants given the recent funding cuts. A major concern was ensuring that #HIV prevention interventions remain a priority…

Today, @WHO joined @MinofHealthUG and partners for the #Ebola Accountability Forum, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening Uganda’s health security. The successful containment of the 2025 #Ebola outbreak in Kampala, Wakiso, Mbale, Fort Portal City, and Jinja City was a…

Over the past 3 days of the High-Level Conference on the Triple elimination of #HIV, #Hepatitis B & #Syphilis in Africa, we reaffirmed a shared truth: 🔹 Child survival is our collective responsibility 🔹 We have the tools to stop vertical transmission 🔹 Empowered communities…

.@WHO, with support from @AfricaCDC and funding from @FCDOGovUK is proud to support the resumption of the #AVOHCSURGE training in Kampala. The two-week capacity-building program brings together 78 participants from @MinofHealthUG, @MAAIF_Uganda, @ugwildlife, @mia_uga and…

At the ongoing high level conference on triple elimination of #HIV, #HepatitisB and #Syphilis in Africa in Kampala, Dr Francis Kasolo reaffirmed @WHOAFRO’s commitment to a healthier, more equitable Africa by 2030. To achieve this, bold action is needed across five areas: ✅…

In western Uganda, @WHO is spearheading efforts to prevent sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (#PRSEAH) in the wake of the recent #Ebola outbreak. With support from @eu_echo , 83 participants — including health workers, social workers, community leaders, and educators —…

This afternoon @WHO in collaboration with @MinofHealthUG, @WFP_Uganda @WFP @MSF @AfricaCDC @IDIMakerere @uni_tue concluded a weeklong full scale simulation exercise at Jinja regional referral hospital aimed at enhancing case management during #filovirus outbreaks. The…

Today, the Director General Health Services, Dr. @olaro_charles, commended all partners who supported the full-scale Infectious Diseases Treatment simulation exercise at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. The exercise showcased modern approaches to managing highly infectious…

#Alcohol is a significant risk factor for most non-communicable diseases. @WHO, in partnership with @MinofHealthUG , @Mglsd_UG, and @PolicyUganda convened leaders from 11 cultural institutions in #Uganda to discuss their leadership roles in preventing alcohol-related harm. The…

#Tobacco use in Uganda is declining! The 2023 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) report shows a drop from 7.9% in 2013 to 6.7% in 2023, with a 43.6% reduction among women. More youth are delaying smoking, and exposure to secondhand smoke is decreasing in homes, workplaces, and…

Yesterday, we proudly joined @MinofHealthUG and other stakeholders to commemorate World No Tobacco Day 2025 at the national level. United in purpose, we continue to raise awareness about the harmful effects of #tobacco use and advocate for the full enforcement of tobacco control…

Yesterday, @WHO alongside @MinofHealthUG and partners in the #mpox response, convened in Kampala to discuss resource alignment and transition for Uganda’s #mpox response. As #mpox transmission dynamics change, @MinofHealthUG & partners have revised the national #mpox action…

📢 Our April–June 2025 newsletter is out! From declaring the end of the #Ebola outbreak to launching the continent’s largest #malaria vaccine rollout, this edition showcases how strong partnerships, resilient communities, and bold leadership are transforming lives in #Uganda.…