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.

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.

Health officials in Busia Municipality have praised the Ugandan government's efforts to provide essential medical services through facilities like Sofia Health Centre III. Each morning, many patients visit the center for outpatient treatment, antenatal care, and childhood immunization, highlighting its role in the local healthcare system and the broader decentralization agenda.

MTN Uganda is playing a crucial role in the country's preparation for its first oil production by providing essential networks and digital services. This involvement goes beyond traditional oil drilling and infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of modern technology and reliable internet connectivity for the efficiency and safety of the oil industry, according to TechJaja.

Chil Group has launched its E-Ward Round Platform, a digital health solution aimed at delivering specialist tertiary-level inpatient care to patients in rural health facilities. According to the company, the platform allows doctors at leading urban medical centres to conduct virtual, multidisciplinary ward rounds with rural healthcare teams in real time, connecting remote patients with specialist expertise they would otherwise struggle to access.

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.