Health 31 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Soroti Hospital Launches Emergency Centre for Enhanced Epidemic Response in Teso
Soroti Regional Referral Hospital has established a dedicated emergency centre to improve coordination and rapid response to disease outbreaks across the Teso sub-region. The facility aims to bolster the region's capacity to manage public health crises effectively. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/soroti-hospital-sets-up-emergency-centre-to-strengthen-outbreak-response-5409312
Soroti Regional Referral Hospital has inaugurated an emergency operations centre designed to streamline responses to epidemics in the Teso sub-region.
The new centre will serve as a central hub for coordinating swift actions during outbreaks, ensuring timely interventions to curb the spread of diseases.
Health officials emphasize that this initiative addresses gaps in outbreak management, enabling better surveillance, resource allocation, and multi-agency collaboration.
This development is expected to significantly strengthen the region’s resilience against public health emergencies.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)