The World Health Organization delivered medical equipment to Uganda’s Ministry of Health under the Diabetes and Cardiovascular (D-CARD) Africa Project. The donation includes blood pressure machines, glucometers, and ECG machines. Health officials will distribute the equipment to 40 primary health centers in Kabale, Koboko, Lira, and Sembabule. The project encourages integrating noncommunicable disease screening into primary care. It also supports Uganda’s goal of advancing universal health coverage.

The Ugandan government plans to integrate mental health and well-being into national workplace policies to promote safer and more productive environments. Commissioner Patrick Mugisha of the Ministry of Trade announced that the Ministry, in partnership with Mental Health Uganda and EcoBank, will develop a national standard for workplace mental health. The initiative includes a help desk for MSMEs and civil servants, sector-specific wellness strategies, and measures to reduce stigma and improve worker support.

President Yoweri Museveni announced plans to build Kidepo International Airport as part of broader efforts to boost Karamoja’s economy and tourism. Speaking in Moroto, he cited progress in peace, infrastructure, and social services, including new roads, electricity, and water projects. Museveni also highlighted improvements in education and health, the Four-Acre Model for increasing household income, and local industrial projects, including a major cement factory and expanded funding for the Parish Development Model.

Leaders from more than 16 Ugandan migrant worker organizations met in Kampala to strengthen cooperation on labor migration and workers’ welfare. They agreed to promote safe migration by engaging government bodies, recruitment firms, and international partners. The group plans to expand diaspora communities, combat human trafficking, and raise awareness about formal recruitment. Members also proposed monthly reviews and programs for rehabilitation, skills training, and reintegration of returning workers.

Ugandan court dismissed a petition seeking the production of two missing Kenyan activists, Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi, who disappeared in Kaliro District while accompanying opposition leader Bobi Wine on a campaign tour. Petitioners accused the government of unlawful detention and psychological torture, but the court found no evidence linking Ugandan security agencies to their disappearance. The judge classified the men as missing and advised filing a missing person report with the police.

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) dismissed a social media post claiming it is recruiting polling constables for the January 2026 general election. The post listed age, citizenship, ID, recommendation, training, and salary requirements but lacked official stamps or contact information. The UPF confirmed on its official X account that it has not authorized any recruitment. It urged the public to verify information through official channels to avoid fraud.