These home visits, combining affordable medical care and spiritual support, are part of Mwesige's routine with Hospice Africa ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its declaration that Mpox (formerly monkeypox) remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros ...

In a sweeping move that underscores growing concern over substance abuse, youth crime, and public health deterioration, the ...

As he marks two decades of service, Patrick Wokorach stands as a quiet hero in the world of public health-a man whose journey from a 60-day contract to 20 years of unwavering service is nothing short ...

Experts have warned against simply throwing money and new equipment at disadvantaged communities to tackle the problem of ...

Uganda's borders have always been busy and vulnerable. Over the past decade, Ebola, COVID-19, leptospirosis, Marburg, measles and cholera have all emerged, stretching an already burdened health ...

More than a dozen nations struggling to contain outbreak as health systems struggle with loss of international support ...

Thailand has reported its first human anthrax-related death in 30 years. In May, Thailand informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of four cases of cutaneous anthrax. One person died as a ...

A new study by researchers at Makerere University School of Public Health has uncovered alarmingly high levels of vaccine wastage in Uganda's health facilities--posing serious risks to the ...

Global health specialists talk about the consequences of the full or partial ban on travel to the U.S. from 19 countries.

Turning my own lived experience into advocacy is what motivated me to participate in the UN’s global annual disability rights ...

Extreme weather events driven by climate change have profound consequences for the sexual and reproductive health of young ...