@MinofHealthUG has launched the National AMR/AMS Community of Practice to strengthen the fight against drug-resistant infections.
The initiative will connect lab experts & clinicians to promote responsible antibiotic use. More: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… 1/3
The initiative will connect lab experts & clinicians to promote responsible antibiotic use. More: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… 1/3
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Launched by Min.of State for PHC Dr Charles Ayume, accompanied by DGHS Dr @olaro_charles and @cphluganda Commissioner Dr @SusanNabadda.
“Surveillance tells us where resistance is emerging & Stewardship determines how we respond” 3/3
“Surveillance tells us where resistance is emerging & Stewardship determines how we respond” 3/3
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Uganda’s AMR surveillance data shows that common antibiotics are becoming less effective against infections, making treatment difficult, costly and prolonging hospital stay.
The CoP will connect lab experts & clinicians to turn surveillance data into better health outcomes. 2/3
The CoP will connect lab experts & clinicians to turn surveillance data into better health outcomes. 2/3
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Interesting things happening in the AMR space in Uganda as we launched the Antimicrobial Stewardship Community of Practice at Mulago National Referral Hospital. COP is a confluence of those in the AMR fight to coordinate,share ideas, surveillance data, track resistance trends etc
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@cphluganda has launched medical drone deliveries to improve healthcare access in hard-to-reach islands.
The drones will deliver essential medical supplies & transport lab samples, speeding up diagnosis & strengthening disease surveillance.
More: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
The drones will deliver essential medical supplies & transport lab samples, speeding up diagnosis & strengthening disease surveillance.
More: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
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Advancing Healthcare Through Drone aviation!
This evening, @kofihuganda joined @cphluganda in Butabika for the launch of a drone initiative aimed at transporting Lab samples from hard-to-reach areas, like Kalangala District, to improve timely diagnostics & equitable healthcare.
This evening, @kofihuganda joined @cphluganda in Butabika for the launch of a drone initiative aimed at transporting Lab samples from hard-to-reach areas, like Kalangala District, to improve timely diagnostics & equitable healthcare.
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Today, we launched the use of medical delivery drones to transport laboratory samples from hard-to-reach areas. Our maiden flight was from Kalangala to the Central Laboratory in Butabika. This will fasten sample transportation, reduced turnaround times and strongthen disease d our laboratory team for always thinking outside the box and embracing innovation to address healthcare challenges. We must embrace technology to accelerate service delivery. #MOHatWork
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🚁 Bringing healthcare closer to island communities!
Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume, the Minister of State for Health [Primary Health Care]. launched a medical logistics drone flight from Butabika to Koome, onward to Kalangala Town Council and back to Butabika.
The drone carried ies to island health facilities and returned with laboratory samples for testing; a move intended to address transport challenges faced by hard-to-reach communities and supporting timely diagnosis and care.
“Evidence from these flights will inform decisions on how drone transport can be integrated into the existing Integrated National Sample Transport Network, strengthening timely and reliable sample transportation from hard-to-reach communities,”—@DrAyumeCharles .
#MOHatWork
Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume, the Minister of State for Health [Primary Health Care]. launched a medical logistics drone flight from Butabika to Koome, onward to Kalangala Town Council and back to Butabika.
The drone carried ies to island health facilities and returned with laboratory samples for testing; a move intended to address transport challenges faced by hard-to-reach communities and supporting timely diagnosis and care.
“Evidence from these flights will inform decisions on how drone transport can be integrated into the existing Integrated National Sample Transport Network, strengthening timely and reliable sample transportation from hard-to-reach communities,”—@DrAyumeCharles .
#MOHatWork
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WATCH: Phiona Namara, an air quality supervisor under the Ministry of Health’s Department of National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services, explains how the project will transport samples from Kalangala to laboratories in Kampala. Brian Ssemanda, a laboratory technician at IV, says medical drone deliveries will transform healthcare on the islands by reducing the turnaround time for laboratory results from weeks to just two hours.
#MonitorUpdates
📹: David Sekayinga
#MonitorUpdates
📹: David Sekayinga
UPDATE: The Government has launched a medical drone delivery project in Kalangala District to improve healthcare access in hard to reach areas. The inaugural drone delivery landed at Kaala Grounds on Buggala Island at 2:15 pm and was received by Brian Ssemanda, laboratory ealth Centre IV. Following the launch, an operational schedule will be established for health facilities across the district to streamline sample collection and ensure faster, reliable aerial transportation to Butabika.
#MonitorUpdates
📹: David Sekayinga
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Join @cphluganda for the launch of the Antimicrobial Resistance/Antimicrobial Stewardship Community of Practice.
Be part of the conversation bringing stakeholders together to promote responsible antimicrobial use and tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Be part of the conversation bringing stakeholders together to promote responsible antimicrobial use and tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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#TODAY: Our teams under the National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services Department carried out DRONE tests in #Kalangala to assess readiness for potential medical deliveries to island communities.
🛸Flight data generated will be used to guide preparations for future access to medical supplies in hard-to-reach communities.
#MOHatWork
🛸Flight data generated will be used to guide preparations for future access to medical supplies in hard-to-reach communities.
#MOHatWork
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@cphluganda has successfully tested BVLOS drones in Kalangala, exploring faster, more reliable transportation of laboratory samples and medical supplies to island communities.
More details: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
#MoHatWork
More details: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
#MoHatWork
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We’ve held several key engagements with our stakeholders to strengthen Ebola prevention and preparedness along the Mpondwe border. I wish to reassure the public that Uganda remains Ebola-free, and we are committed to keeping it that way through the joint efforts of our dedicated eir commitment and urge all stakeholders to implement the agreed-upon measures to address identified gaps. #MOHatWork
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We have had the Stakeholder's Meeting where the Ministry of health has Launched the National Sickle Cell Disease Research Agenda and Development of the National Sickle Cell Prevalence Survey Protocol
General objective was to convene stakeholders to officially launch the evalence Su and its protocol development, and to begin the National SCD Research Agenda.
The objectives are
1. Share current evidence on the SCD burden and recognise the researchers behind it
2.Identify and prioritise SCD research across the care continuum
3.Draw lessons from UPHIA, malaria surveys and US3 to guide the survey design
4. Launch the survey; announce the p team and stakeholder roles
5. Agree a coordination mechanism, roadmap and timelines for the research agenda
6. Strengthen collaboration and data sharing among MoH, academia and partners
This Launch was officiated by the State Minister for Primary Health Care; Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume in the presence of Ministry of Health, Partners, University representatives, CSOs, Medical Personnels and researchers whose primary goal is Sickle Cell Disease.
@MinofHealthUG @Microhaem
@MakCHS_SOM @RaremarkFdn
@PCAUganda @cphluganda @MbararaUST @CIUuga @MulagoReferral @bayloruganda @TCHGlobalHealth @RaisingHopelnt2 @qcil_uganda2 @GHU_Official @jcrc_official1 @NPA_UG @NutritionistKD @UncdaUg
General objective was to convene stakeholders to officially launch the evalence Su and its protocol development, and to begin the National SCD Research Agenda.
The objectives are
1. Share current evidence on the SCD burden and recognise the researchers behind it
2.Identify and prioritise SCD research across the care continuum
3.Draw lessons from UPHIA, malaria surveys and US3 to guide the survey design
4. Launch the survey; announce the p team and stakeholder roles
5. Agree a coordination mechanism, roadmap and timelines for the research agenda
6. Strengthen collaboration and data sharing among MoH, academia and partners
This Launch was officiated by the State Minister for Primary Health Care; Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume in the presence of Ministry of Health, Partners, University representatives, CSOs, Medical Personnels and researchers whose primary goal is Sickle Cell Disease.
@MinofHealthUG @Microhaem
@MakCHS_SOM @RaremarkFdn
@PCAUganda @cphluganda @MbararaUST @CIUuga @MulagoReferral @bayloruganda @TCHGlobalHealth @RaisingHopelnt2 @qcil_uganda2 @GHU_Official @jcrc_official1 @NPA_UG @NutritionistKD @UncdaUg
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At Mpondwe boarder, we met with the Provincial MOH colleagues of North Kivu, DRC, to strengthen cross-border collaboration against Ebola. Uganda extended response efforts into Congo to bring Ebola care closer to affected communities in Congo, as patients crossing into Uganda for ing the virus. This proactive approach has helped prevent further imported cases into Uganda while extending support towards ending the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
#EbolaResponse #MOHatWork
#EbolaResponse #MOHatWork
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✍🏿Public Statement on Reported Ebola Case In Nigeria: We Call For Calm
and Vigilance.
Uganda has No cases of Ebola.
#MOHatWork
and Vigilance.
Uganda has No cases of Ebola.
#MOHatWork
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🦠EPIDEMIC RESPONSE:
Our teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] continue to support Ebola outbreak response efforts, helping contain transmission at source and reduce the risk of spread into Uganda and across the region.
In Butembo, North Kivu province, the teams hosted anager, Prof. Steve Ahuka, alongside national and provincial incident management teams, @WHO and @AfricaCDC .
They discussed progress and operational needs.
Prof. Ahuka conveyed his regards to Uganda’s leadership and committed to participation in cross-border coordination meetings.
#MOHatWork
Our teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] continue to support Ebola outbreak response efforts, helping contain transmission at source and reduce the risk of spread into Uganda and across the region.
In Butembo, North Kivu province, the teams hosted anager, Prof. Steve Ahuka, alongside national and provincial incident management teams, @WHO and @AfricaCDC .
They discussed progress and operational needs.
Prof. Ahuka conveyed his regards to Uganda’s leadership and committed to participation in cross-border coordination meetings.
#MOHatWork
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SANAS Expands Internationally Accredited Tests at Lira Regional Referral Hospital Satelite Laboratory to 51
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) has expanded the scope of internationally accredited tests at Lira Regional Referral Hospital Satellite Laboratory g the accreditation of 37 additional internationally recognized tests.
The milestone follows a reassessment conducted on 6 and 7 October 2026, marking a significant achievement in the hospital’s efforts to strengthen diagnostic services and improve the quality of patient care.
The newly accredited tests bring the total number of internationally recognized laboratory tests at the facility to 51.
The additional tests cover several areas of laboratory diagnostics, including urinalysis chemistry, tuberculosis urine LAM, serum glucose, urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), white blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell count (RBC), haemoglobin (HGB), and immature granulocytes (IMG), among others.
Addressing the Hospital Parliament Wednesday 14th October 2026, the Senior Executive Consultant, Dr Andrew Odur, described the expanded accreditation scope as a strong vote of confidence in the hospital’s capacity to deliver high-quality diagnostic services in line with international standards.
Dr Odur noted that the achievement enhances the hospital’s position as a centre for reliable laboratory services and strengthens its preparedness to support Uganda’s readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
He emphasised that the newly accredited tests demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to providing internationally recognised diagnostic services, reducing the need for patients to seek specialised laboratory testing outside the country.
The SANAS assessment team, led by Head of Delegation Nontando Glacia Moeketsi, confirmed that the accreditation process was conducted in accordance with the ISO 15189:2022 standard, which specifies requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
Moeketsi attributed the new accreditation to the laboratory’s use of appropriate technologies, the competence of its human resources, and the implementation of a sustained quality management system.
She noted that the international recognition of the laboratory’s accredited tests means that patients and healthcare providers can have confidence in the results generated at the facility, without the need to send samples abroad for tests within its accredited scope.
“The accreditation demonstrates that the laboratory has the appropriate systems, technology and expertise to provide reliable diagnostic services that meet international standards,” Moeketsi said.
The LRRH Satellite Laboratory Manager, Mr Benard Ongora, reaffirmed the laboratory’s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, reliability and timeliness in the delivery of diagnostic results.
Ongora commended the hospital management for providing the necessary resources and institutional support that enabled the laboratory to achieve this milestone.
He pledged that the laboratory would continue strengthening its quality assurance systems and professional capacity to sustain the accreditation and ensure that patients receive dependable diagnostic services.
@assempebwa
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) has expanded the scope of internationally accredited tests at Lira Regional Referral Hospital Satellite Laboratory g the accreditation of 37 additional internationally recognized tests.
The milestone follows a reassessment conducted on 6 and 7 October 2026, marking a significant achievement in the hospital’s efforts to strengthen diagnostic services and improve the quality of patient care.
The newly accredited tests bring the total number of internationally recognized laboratory tests at the facility to 51.
The additional tests cover several areas of laboratory diagnostics, including urinalysis chemistry, tuberculosis urine LAM, serum glucose, urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), white blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell count (RBC), haemoglobin (HGB), and immature granulocytes (IMG), among others.
Addressing the Hospital Parliament Wednesday 14th October 2026, the Senior Executive Consultant, Dr Andrew Odur, described the expanded accreditation scope as a strong vote of confidence in the hospital’s capacity to deliver high-quality diagnostic services in line with international standards.
Dr Odur noted that the achievement enhances the hospital’s position as a centre for reliable laboratory services and strengthens its preparedness to support Uganda’s readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
He emphasised that the newly accredited tests demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to providing internationally recognised diagnostic services, reducing the need for patients to seek specialised laboratory testing outside the country.
The SANAS assessment team, led by Head of Delegation Nontando Glacia Moeketsi, confirmed that the accreditation process was conducted in accordance with the ISO 15189:2022 standard, which specifies requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
Moeketsi attributed the new accreditation to the laboratory’s use of appropriate technologies, the competence of its human resources, and the implementation of a sustained quality management system.
She noted that the international recognition of the laboratory’s accredited tests means that patients and healthcare providers can have confidence in the results generated at the facility, without the need to send samples abroad for tests within its accredited scope.
“The accreditation demonstrates that the laboratory has the appropriate systems, technology and expertise to provide reliable diagnostic services that meet international standards,” Moeketsi said.
The LRRH Satellite Laboratory Manager, Mr Benard Ongora, reaffirmed the laboratory’s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, reliability and timeliness in the delivery of diagnostic results.
Ongora commended the hospital management for providing the necessary resources and institutional support that enabled the laboratory to achieve this milestone.
He pledged that the laboratory would continue strengthening its quality assurance systems and professional capacity to sustain the accreditation and ensure that patients receive dependable diagnostic services.
@assempebwa
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BIG NEWS: #Lira Regional Referral Hospital can now offer 51 internationally accredited laboratory tests, up from 14!
The hospital is now a centre for reliable laboratory services in Uganda! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@MinofHealthUG
The hospital is now a centre for reliable laboratory services in Uganda! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@MinofHealthUG
SANAS Expands Internationally Accredited Tests at Lira Regional Referral Hospital Satelite Laboratory to 51
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) has expanded the scope of internationally accredited tests at Lira Regional Referral Hospital Satellite Laboratory g the accreditation of 37 additional internationally recognized tests.
The milestone follows a reassessment conducted on 6 and 7 October 2026, marking a significant achievement in the hospital’s efforts to strengthen diagnostic services and improve the quality of patient care.
The newly accredited tests bring the total number of internationally recognized laboratory tests at the facility to 51.
The additional tests cover several areas of laboratory diagnostics, including urinalysis chemistry, tuberculosis urine LAM, serum glucose, urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), white blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell count (RBC), haemoglobin (HGB), and immature granulocytes (IMG), among others.
Addressing the Hospital Parliament Wednesday 14th October 2026, the Senior Executive Consultant, Dr Andrew Odur, described the expanded accreditation scope as a strong vote of confidence in the hospital’s capacity to deliver high-quality diagnostic services in line with international standards.
Dr Odur noted that the achievement enhances the hospital’s position as a centre for reliable laboratory services and strengthens its preparedness to support Uganda’s readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
He emphasised that the newly accredited tests demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to providing internationally recognised diagnostic services, reducing the need for patients to seek specialised laboratory testing outside the country.
The SANAS assessment team, led by Head of Delegation Nontando Glacia Moeketsi, confirmed that the accreditation process was conducted in accordance with the ISO 15189:2022 standard, which specifies requirements for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
Moeketsi attributed the new accreditation to the laboratory’s use of appropriate technologies, the competence of its human resources, and the implementation of a sustained quality management system.
She noted that the international recognition of the laboratory’s accredited tests means that patients and healthcare providers can have confidence in the results generated at the facility, without the need to send samples abroad for tests within its accredited scope.
“The accreditation demonstrates that the laboratory has the appropriate systems, technology and expertise to provide reliable diagnostic services that meet international standards,” Moeketsi said.
The LRRH Satellite Laboratory Manager, Mr Benard Ongora, reaffirmed the laboratory’s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, reliability and timeliness in the delivery of diagnostic results.
Ongora commended the hospital management for providing the necessary resources and institutional support that enabled the laboratory to achieve this milestone.
He pledged that the laboratory would continue strengthening its quality assurance systems and professional capacity to sustain the accreditation and ensure that patients receive dependable diagnostic services.
@assempebwa
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Our @MinofHealthUG team led by the DG, Prof. Olaro, is engaging South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Services in a bilateral benchmarking exercise under the Uganda-South Africa MoU on Health. The engagement focuses on NHLS’s governance, organisational structure and h Africa’s health system to inform Uganda’s ongoing laboratory reforms.
The team also visited the NHLS National Digital Lab Warehouse to learn from South Africa’s approaches to laboratory logistics, digital systems and supplies management. It is time for us as Africans to learn from one another, share experiences and adopt what works within our own settings to build stronger, more efficient and specialised laboratory systems that respond to our people’s needs like these recurring outbreaks.
The team also visited the NHLS National Digital Lab Warehouse to learn from South Africa’s approaches to laboratory logistics, digital systems and supplies management. It is time for us as Africans to learn from one another, share experiences and adopt what works within our own settings to build stronger, more efficient and specialised laboratory systems that respond to our people’s needs like these recurring outbreaks.
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Going the Extra Mile—Together 🤝NHLDS
This Customer Service Month, we celebrate National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services (NHLDS), @cphluganda, with a visit from the Microhaem Scientifics Ltd team to express our appreciation.
Thank you for trusting our locally s. Your partnership inspires us to go the extra mile in quality, reliability and service.
Together, we connect Ugandan-made diagnostics to the communities that need them.
Quality Saves Lives.
#Microhaem #CustomerServiceMonth #GoingTheExtraMile #NHLDS #MadeInUganda #QualitySavesLives
This Customer Service Month, we celebrate National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services (NHLDS), @cphluganda, with a visit from the Microhaem Scientifics Ltd team to express our appreciation.
Thank you for trusting our locally s. Your partnership inspires us to go the extra mile in quality, reliability and service.
Together, we connect Ugandan-made diagnostics to the communities that need them.
Quality Saves Lives.
#Microhaem #CustomerServiceMonth #GoingTheExtraMile #NHLDS #MadeInUganda #QualitySavesLives
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