John Musenze

A protective dose of the giggles: the Ugandan comics boosting immunisation

Madrat and Chiko are Ugandan comedians using their platforms – both online and on stage – to persuade parents to vaccinate their children.

27 Aug 2026

6 min read

Routine immunisation

Madrat and Chiko promoting the malaria vaccine in Mukono district. Credit: Madrat and Chiko

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Zaina Namalwa, an enrolled nurse and immunisation focal person going to a second outreach, being riden by a hospital nursing officer. Credit: John Musenze

How four new motorbikes and a delivery of raincoats are curbing disease risk in hilly eastern Uganda

17 Jul 2026

6 min read

Zero-dose children

Gavi-funded Koome Island boat-ambulance waiting for Rebbecca Nabiryo on 6 June 2026. Credit: John Musenze

The boat ambulances saving lives on Africa’s largest lake

18 Jun 2026

7 min read

Routine immunisation Zero-dose children Maternal and child health

62 year old Martin Onyuthi Uma speaking to women about his TB advocacy during his door to door awareness campaign. Credit: John Musenze.

In Uganda, TB survivors are boosting childhood vaccination in the hardest-to-reach communities

22 Apr 2026

6 min read

Betty Nakazibwe with the 12KW solar power panels that supply the facility and staff quarters. Credit: John Musenze

How solar is powering maternal care and immunisation in rural Uganda

16 Mar 2026

8 min read

Innovation Maternal and child health

10-year-old Swail Fidaya with her mother. Credit: John Musenze

“We came here for safety”: in Uganda, refugee girls find protection from conflict and cancer

14 Jan 2026

7 min read

HPV Spotlight on HPV Routine immunisation

18 year old Kevin Ajolorwot holding her one week baby who was vaccinated against hepatitis B. Credit: John Musenze

Uganda rolls out the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine, to protect the youngest and most vulnerable

31 Oct 2025

6 min read

Monica Dawaru from Ocevu village in Tilevu parish Arua disrict showing her vaccination card. Credit: John Musenze

The “dramatic” impact of pneumococcal vaccines in Uganda

2 Oct 2025

7 min read

Yesco Maureen, a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) for Alivu parish in Maracha district guiding memebers of a family on the dates for malaria vaccination during home visits. Credit: John Musenze

Uganda’s malaria vaccination programme is picking up pace

8 Sep 2025

6 min read

Health worker heroes Malaria

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