How a Taxi Driver’s Ordeal with Mpox Turned into a Mission to Save Lives
At the bustling Hoima taxi park, where drivers trade jokes and passengers stream in and out of matatus, one man stands out not just for his driving skills but also
Uganda Red Cross, Government, and Partners Unite to Protect War-Affected Children in Uganda’s Refugee Settlements
At Ayuru Legacy Hotel in Kiryandongo District, hope filled the room as humanitarian partners, government officials, and community representatives gathered for the launch of the Children Affected by Armed Conflict
Uganda Red Cross Brings Health Awareness to St. Luke’s Church in Nabweru Parish
On a bright Sunday morning, the sound of hymns filled St. Luke’s Church of Uganda in Nabweru Parish, Wakiso. But amid the prayers and praise, another message was being shared
Soar Research Foundation and Research and Training Centres Sign Landmark Research Collaboration MoU with Uganda Red Cross Society
The SRF Research and Training Centres (SRF-RTCs), together with their affiliated organization Soar Research Foundation Limited (SRF), have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uganda Red
Rising Above Crisis: How the Uganda Red Cross Society is Restoring Dignity for Sudanese Refugees in Kiryandongo
When 35-year-old Suzan Mohamed fled Sudan with her two children in 2024, she thought the journey to Uganda would at least bring safety. Instead, her arrival at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement
“I Thought It Was Just a Headache”— How Uganda Red Cross Volunteers Helped Save Jordan’s Life.
In the heart of Masaka town, where the rhythm of life is often set by the humming engines of boda bodas, 36-year-old Jordan Lubega is a familiar face. A hardworking
Health Workers Trained in Safe and Dignified Burial Practices to Combat Epidemics.
“I feel fortunate. The practices we used before put our lives at risk,” says Tom Mayanja, his voice thick with emotion. A cemetery attendant at the Kampala City Mortuary for
Traditional Healers Turn Health Warriors in the Fight Against Mpox
“From today onward, I will ask my patients to buy their own smoking pipes,” declared Barbara Nansubuga, a respected traditional healer in Kawempe. Her voice firm and clear cut through
Uganda Red Cross Backs National Effort to Strengthen Health Alert Management System
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), through funding from the PREPARE Project, proudly supported and co-facilitated a national workshop focused on developing the National Alert Management Framework for Preparedness and Response
Uganda Red Cross Society And Turkish Red Crescent Mark Eid Al-Adha With Slaughter Of 3,100 Cows For Vulnerable Communities
The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), in partnership with the Turkish Red Crescent, today launched a large-scale humanitarian meat distribution initiative to commemorate Eid Al-Adha, the Islamic Festival of Sacrifice.