2024 achievements, hurdles in Uganda’s health sector

9th January 2025

Last year, the Ministry of Health expanded services by opening six new-born care centres and 10 maternal care centres to ensure underserved communities

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Paediatric surgeons from the Uganda Heart Institute and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital carry out a closed heart operation during a heart surgery camp at Mbarara Hospital in October last year.

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Uganda’s healthcare sector achieved significant advancements last year, enhancing access and quality of care across various areas. However, challenges included outbreaks of anthrax, mpox, and conjunctivitis, alongside layoffs of United

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2024 achievements, hurdles in Uganda’s health sector

Last year, the Ministry of Health expanded services by opening six new-born care centres and 10 maternal care centres to ensure underserved communities

Paediatric surgeons from the Uganda Heart Institute and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital carry out a closed heart operation during a heart surgery camp at Mbarara Hospital in October last year.

NewVision Reporter

@NewVision

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