President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced plans to expand cancer treatment services to improve public access and alleviate patient burdens. During the inauguration of a new radiotherapy unit, she also called for research into the rising cases of cancer and heart diseases among children.

Residents in eastern Congo are hopeful as a new clinical trial for Ebola treatments has commenced at the Evangelical Medical Center in Bunia. Researchers are testing two experimental treatments in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region, aiming to combat the disease's spread.

Uganda's boat ambulances are crucial for remote island communities on Africa's largest lake, providing emergency evacuations and outreach vaccinations. An example highlighted is the case of Rebecca Nabiryo, who experienced complications during her pregnancy while living on an island, prompting midwife Ruth Gokyalya to seek urgent assistance. These services are vital for addressing healthcare needs in isolated areas.

The Ministry of Health in Uganda has announced the arrival of an additional 19,200 doses of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, due to increasing demand. This shipment is expected next month and will primarily be used for administering second injections to individuals already receiving the treatment.

Unsafe abortions are leading to fatalities, as highlighted by the case of 16-year-old Sharon Namyalo, who faced an unplanned pregnancy and resorted to dangerous methods to terminate it, nearly losing her life. Experts are advocating for improved reproductive health education to prevent such incidents, particularly among teenagers in Uganda.

The State House health monitoring unit has identified several challenges contributing to maternal deaths in Bududa, Uganda, during a two-week visit to local health facilities. The team, led by Dr. Stephen Ataro Ayella, the assistant Director for northern Uganda, reported on the poor health delivery affecting expectant mothers in the region.