In Uganda, marriage is more than a social or religious milestone; it is a legal institution with long-term implications for individuals, families, and the state. That is why compliance with the country’s laws governing marriage is critical. The recent notice by the National...

The approval of injectable Lenacapavir (LEN) for HIV prevention is one of the most important developments in the three-decade response to the HIV pandemic. Developed by Gilead Sciences, LEN is a twice-yearly injectable option for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) that showed nearly...

We are gearing up for a momentous national budget in just a few weeks. It is an election year, coming with unprecedented dynamics. Beyond the routine of general elections, it is a year for all of us to respond to foreign aid cuts. Parliament must approve the 2025/26 national budget...

This week, as the world observes Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (May 5-11, 2025), under the powerful theme “Your voice, your strength,” we in Uganda have a crucial opportunity to reflect on our progress in maternal health and confront the persistent challenges that remain....

The theme for World Malaria Day this year is “ Malaria ends with us: reinvest, reimagine, reignite”. This theme aims to re-energize efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.   Malaria continues to be a...