In Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, Uganda, local leaders recently participated in an induction workshop focused on leveraging decentralisation to enhance public service delivery amid urban expansion. The workshop emphasized the importance of effective governance in achieving quality services, reflecting a commitment from newly elected political and technical leaders to strengthen local administration.

During the celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 in Uganda, Kayunga District emphasized the urgent issue of lacking a functional ambulance at Bbaale Health Centre IV, which endangers the lives of expectant mothers. The event, themed "Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for All Women and Girls," highlighted maternal health concerns while health workers pointed out the critical infrastructure gap affecting emergency services.

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.

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.

During the Women’s Day celebrations in Jinja, Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, emphasized the need for collective action to combat adolescent pregnancy, gender-based violence (GBV), and corruption in the Busoga region. The event, themed "Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for all Women and Girls in Uganda," highlighted the importance of women's empowerment and acknowledged President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's support for these initiatives.

The article discusses the impact of undermining medical interns' rights on national growth in Uganda, referencing the "Kisanja No More Sleep" campaign initiated by the President. This campaign aims to address issues such as complacency and corruption in public service, emphasizing the need for strict implementation of policies and measurable results, as highlighted during the recent reading of the national budget for 2026/2027.