A national campaign to raise awareness about drowning and strengthen community response to drowning emergencies has been launched in Uganda by SwimSave, according to HEJNU. Dubbed the 3,000 Campaign, the initiative runs for three months, from August 7 to November 7, 2026. The Buvuma Islands have been identified as the starting point, where community responders will receive training to handle drowning emergencies in high-risk lakeside communities across the country.

The Uganda Cancer Institute receives an average of 278 patients daily seeking diagnoses, chemotherapy, laboratory tests, blood products, and specialist treatment, according to The Observer. The report frames the rising demand as a growing test of Uganda's health system, highlighting the strain on resources as cancer becomes increasingly visible across the country. Each visit represents a patient and family confronting the disease, underscoring mounting pressure on national cancer care services.

At least 20 people have drowned after a boat carrying students returning from exams sank in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Witnesses reported that the vessel may have been overloaded, carrying more than 200 passengers at the time of the incident.

A fleet of boat ambulances operating on Lakes Victoria, Albert and Kyoga is delivering life-saving healthcare to remote island communities in Uganda, according to a report by John Musenze. Funded by Gavi, the vessels provide emergency evacuations and outreach vaccination services, reaching residents who would otherwise lack access to medical care. The report highlights operations on Koome Island, where the boats have become a critical lifeline for islanders in need of urgent treatment and routine immunisation.

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 Ugandan government has reported that three Ugandans died during recent anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo stated that efforts are underway to work with South African authorities to repatriate the bodies and provide support to the families of the deceased.