Ugandan asthma patients face undiagnosed illness and lack of access to treatment

Most Ugandan asthma patients are undiagnosed and cannot access essential inhalers, highlighting critical gaps in diagnosis and treatment. Health experts revealed on May 6, 2026, that many Ugandans with asthma remain undiagnosed, with symptoms often mistaken for other illnesses, leading to delayed care. Inhalers are scarce in public facilities, and affordability remains a major barrier, forcing many to forgo treatment or use ineffective alternatives.