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.

Business Today reports that Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) is helping families in Shanzu access improved healthcare, citing the case of Leonard Patrick Kinyua, a private hire driver injured when another vehicle lost control and crashed into his car. The accident left him with a fractured left knee and a broken right ankle requiring surgery. According to the report, SHA coverage cushioned his family from the financial burden of treatment, which the outlet presents as an example of healthcare access transforming lives.

Mphonyana Mtamane, a 20-year-old survivor of gender-based violence, waited five hours for emergency HIV medication at Zola Clinic in Soweto after being raped three days prior. She arrived visibly injured, seeking post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV infection following the assault. The incident highlights concerns about the responsiveness of healthcare services for survivors of such violence, according to Health-e News.

The Orange Farm taxi rank clinic has been established to provide health services specifically for men, particularly taxi drivers, in response to concerns about HIV and TB. This initiative resulted from discussions between the Orange Farm United Taxi Association and the City of Johannesburg.

The rollout of lenacapavir (LEN) in Gauteng has faced challenges, with patients in parts of Pretoria being turned away due to delays. It has been two weeks since the initiation of the vaccination program, but access remains limited for some individuals, according to Health-e News.

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.