The Government of Japan has announced an emergency grant of USD 500,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to support Uganda's efforts in containing the Ebola outbreak. This financial assistance aims to strengthen the country's response to the health crisis, according to Business Times.

Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the Sector One Commander, has urged officers and troops of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) serving in Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSSOM) to maintain conscious discipline. He emphasized that this discipline is essential for professionalism, mission success, and career development during his address to the personnel.

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.

Uganda is spearheading the CONNECT-VAS project, which aims to enhance vaccine research and manufacturing across four African countries. The initiative seeks to build stronger vaccine systems and reduce reliance on imports. This was discussed during an inception meeting held in Kampala on June 11, attended by scientists, policymakers, regulators, and development partners.

The Lagos State Government has distributed automated laboratory machines to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in an effort to enhance diagnostic services and improve healthcare delivery, according to Punch.

The government is intensifying efforts to prevent new HIV infections in universities by purchasing and installing protective service machines and JIPIME testing kits through a Digital Supply Chain. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to address HIV transmission among students, according to Habari Leo.