Health ministry permanent secretary Diana Atwine tells healthcare workers to consider volunteering in the spirit of patriotism as the government looks into solutions

The overhaul has already drawn pushback from international development groups and Democratic lawmakers, who warn that deep cuts could undermine US influence abroad.

While aid has saved lives—providing antiretroviral therapy for 1.4 million Ugandans living with HIV, supporting maternal health programmes, and funding electricity connections in hard-to-reach communities—it has also perpetuated a system where the Ugandan government remains unaccountable to its own citizens.

This accreditation signifies a momentous achievement as it marks the first time Ugandan veterinary laboratories have garnered such prestigious recognition.