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Health Minister denies Ebola outbreak in Uganda

Health Minister denies Ebola outbreak in Uganda

The government of Uganda through State Minister for Health and General Duties, Sarah Opendi, has denied reports of Ebola outbreak  in the country. Earlier reports had indicated that there has been an outbreak in Mubende district, located in central Uganda. “We would like to inform the public that there is no Ebola outbreak in Mubende District […]

MPs pay tribute to fallen Rotarian late Sam Owori

MPs pay tribute to fallen Rotarian late Sam Owori

The Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda described late Sam Owori as an accomplished gentleman with integrity who worked for championing  the cause of the less privileged. He also recorganized him for promoting peace, provision of safe water, fighting disease and supporting the cause of saving the lives of mothers and education. The minister of state for […]

Government increases levies on imported drugs

Government increases levies on imported drugs

In a bid to promote local pharmaceuticals from imported drugs, the government of Uganda through the health ministry yesterday announced a 10% increase from 2% to now 12% on the verification fees charged on imported drugs. Addressing a news conference on Monday  in Kampala, the State Minister for Health In-Charge of General Duties, Sarah Opendi, said  Uganda has been […]

Minister defends government on rejected medical equipment

Minister defends government on rejected medical equipment

State minister of health in charge of general duties, Sarah Opendi, has said that government did not lose any funds following the rejection of medical equipment and furniture which failed to meet the specifications provided by the Ministry of Health. The equipment was procured under the financed by 13.7 million dollars out of 130 million […]

MP wants health ministry officials probed for failing to avail ARVs across the country

MP wants health ministry officials probed for failing to avail ARVs across the country

The Member of Parliament for Ntetwe County in Kyankwanzi district, Joel Sebikali, has called for a probe into activities of officials at the ministry of health whom he has accused of failing to avail adequate anti retro-viral drug for HIV/AIDS patients in the country especially at sub county hospitals. “Many people across the country have […]

Opendi attacks DHOs for what she says is laziness in making drug orders from NMS

Opendi attacks DHOs for what she says is laziness in making drug orders from NMS

Minister of State for Health, Sarah Opendi, has attacked District Health Officers (DHO) in the country over what she termed as laziness to indicate to the National Medical Stores (NMS) the required drugs in their hospitals so that facilities do not experience any drug stock outs. She says that the NMS procures drugs basing on hospital […]

Government postpones pre-entry exams for medical interns.

Government postpones  pre-entry exams for medical interns.

Government has postponed pre-entry exams of medical interns who intend to work with government. The director general of health services, Anthony Mbonye last month had announced that starting this year all medical interns were to be subjected to pre-entry exams before being allowed to work in any government hospital.   The minister of state for […]