https://www.bizcommunity.com/Healthcare Uganda Healthcare news 15 Healthcare news - Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Healthcare en-us Thu, 28 May 2026 17:17:32 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gates-foundation-commits-15m-to-ebola-response-as-who-suspects-900-cases-512200a To support measures to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda — which the World Health Organisation (WHO) suspects has reached 900 cases — the Gates Foundation has committed an initial $15m in emergency funding. 1-268386 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hantavirus-in-africa-why-climate-change-rats-and-weak-surveillance-are-worrying-scientists-623331a Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they are bitten or scratched by a rodent or by inhaling aerosolised particles. These are tiny bits of rodent urine, faeces or saliva floating through the air that are contaminated by the virus. 1-268351 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellies-leads-efforts-to-curb-ebola-outbreak-as-who-warns-of-escalation-845413a The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the current Ebola outbreak in Central Africa — which is linked to 600 cases and 130 deaths — is expected to continue to grow. Professor Jean B. Nachega, the director of Stellenbosch University’s Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), has stated that every possible measure must be taken to contain it and prevent further spread across Africa and the world. 1-268299 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cross-border-ebola-threat-sparks-africa-cdc-alert-as-sa-urged-vigilance-289827a South Africa should stay vigilant and ready to respond to the recent Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, as people travel to and from the region. Infectious diseases epidemiologist Professor Salim Abdool Karim spoke to SABC News about the outbreak in DRC and Uganda, which the Africa CDC declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). 1-268210 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-and-uganda-triggers-who-emergency-alert-956954a President Cyril Ramaphosa commended the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda for their prompt response in declaring the recent Ebola outbreak in the region. At the same time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa as a public health emergency of international concern, following 80 deaths caused by the disease. 1-268164 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-do-so-many-african-women-bleach-their-skin-study-looks-beyond-what-they-tellresearchers-170216a In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. 1-267718 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biovac-75m-cash-injection-to-boost-vaccine-production-and-create-jobs-958644a Africa is moving closer to creating its first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing facility, as Cape Town-based Biovac has received a €75m cash injection from European investors. The investment will allow Biovac to expand its facility, creating 7,340 jobs and boosting the continent's end-to-end vaccine manufacturing capability. 1-267384 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hidden-costs-of-medical-errors-landmark-case-in-uganda-spotlights-hiv-misdiagnosis-066465a The High Court of Uganda, sitting at Jinja, delivered a noteworthy judgment in an HIV misdiagnosis and medical negligence case on 18 February 2026. 1-266667 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aspen-pharmacare-to-capitalise-on-glp-1-demand-in-sub-saharan-africa-844843a Aspen Pharmacare aims to secure sub‑Saharan African approval for Eli Lilly's blockbuster weight‑loss drug Mounjaro as early as this year, its CEO said, capitalising on soaring regional demand for obesity treatments. 1-266169 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Healthcare Uganda