Uganda secures $25 million for health
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Watchdog Uganda
Uganda has secured a $25 million grant from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen its health system. The funding was announced at a meeting chaired by Vice-President Jessica Alupo, while two Ugandan doctors were given roles at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Uganda has secured a $25 million grant from the Pandemic Fund to strengthen its health system, Ugandan Vice-President Jessica Alupo announced, according to Watchdog Uganda.
The funds will notably support outbreak detection and surveillance, strengthen regional laboratories and finance training and equipment for frontline health workers, Watchdog Uganda reports. The grant comes as Uganda strengthens its health capacities following the 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
The meeting also confirmed the appointment of Ugandan Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi to the governing board of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), where he is to serve as a member and chair. Ugandan epidemiologist Henry Kyobe Bosa was appointed Africa CDC director for Uganda, according to Watchdog Uganda.
Henry Kyobe Bosa notably served as national operations commander during Uganda’s responses to Ebola and Covid-19 outbreaks, Watchdog Uganda reports. Africa CDC is to contribute to implementing the grant dedicated to strengthening Uganda’s health sector.
