Dr. Joaquim Saweka

WHO confirms Uganda elimination of Maternal and Neonatal tetanus

The World Health organization confirmed that Uganda has completely eliminated Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus. The minister of state for Health Dr. Richard Nduhura says the government has confirmed that the disease is no longer a threat in Uganda. The certificate declaring the elimination of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus in Uganda was given to the ministry […]

Government and World health Organisation declares Uganda Ebola free

The Ministry of Health together with health supporting donors have declared Uganda Ebola free, following the Ebola outbreak On May 6th 2011 in  Luwero district  that claimed one life and left many others hospitalized over the disease. Speaking to journalists  in Kampala, the minister of state  for health in charge of general duties, Dr. Richard Nduhura said although they are […]