DID YOU KNOW? Government medicines and health supplies distributed by NMS are marked: “Government of Uganda. For Public Use Only. Not for Sale.” These medicines are procured using taxpayers’ money and must NOT be sold to patients. 📢 Help protect public medicines. Report any suspected theft and / or sale to the relevant authorities. #NMSDelivers

This Friday, Team NMS joins the Breast Cancer Awareness Dance Workout 2026, organised by @UWOCASOfficial, in solidarity with breast cancer survivors, fighters and advocates. As we #MoveForHer, remember that: Early Detection Saves Lives #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MoveForHer

𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦, 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛! Did you know breastfeeding can reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer? At NMS, our staff daycare and breastfeeding facility enables our female staff to bring their little ones to work, breastfeed during the day, and safely express and store breast milk. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Did you know that breast cancer can develop during pregnancy? Changes in breast size and tenderness are common during pregnancy, but unusual lumps or persistent changes should never be ignored. Early detection can save lives! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Last Mile Delivery In Action! @nmsuganda continues to deliver essential medicines and health supplies up to the doorstep of public health facilities across Uganda, ensuring Ugandans have access to the medicines they need. Have you spotted an NMS delivery truck in your area? Let us know where in the comments👇

Call for Abstracts: National EMHS Synergy Summit 2026 The National Essential Medicines and Health Supplies (EMHS) Synergy Summit 2026 will be held on 12th November 2026 at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, under the theme: “From Policy to Patient: Advancing EMHS Delivery through Governance and Innovation.” Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, development and implementing partners, academics, and innovators are invited to submit abstracts aligned with the Summit’s thematic areas: * EMHS Financing * EMHS Availability and Patient Access * Digital Governance, Innovation and End-to-End Visibility * Accountability, Stewardship and Appropriate Use of EMHS Abstracts should be 250–300 words, submitted by the Principal Investigator, and structured under the following headings: Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Submissions may present research findings, practical experiences, innovations, implementation lessons, ongoing projects with preliminary or partial findings, or success stories relevant to strengthening EMHS systems and improving access to essential medicines and health supplies. Submission deadline: 20th October 2026 Submit abstracts to: [email protected] Selected abstracts will be invited for 15-minute oral presentations during the Summit. Other accepted abstracts may be featured as poster presentations or published in the Summit Magazine.

Our staff preparing medicines for dispatch to health facilities. Every order serves a purpose of ensuring public health facilities receive essential medicines On Time and In Full to support care for the patients who need them. #NMSDelivers

🎀 “I’ll go with you.” Check on someone you love today. Listen to their concerns, encourage them to seek care and offer to accompany them to a health facility. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

@nmsuganda is delivering insecticide-treated mosquito nets to parish level in Kampala District. Be honest: do you sleep under an insecticide-treated mosquito net every night? Tell us in the replies. Make mosquito net use an everyday habit. #NMSDelivers

Call for Abstracts: National EMHS Synergy Summit 2026 The National Essential Medicines and Health Supplies (EMHS) Synergy Summit 2026 will be held on 12th November 2026 at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, under the theme: “From Policy to Patient: Advancing EMHS Delivery through Governance and Innovation.” Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, development and implementing partners, academics, and innovators are invited to submit abstracts aligned with the Summit’s thematic areas: * EMHS Financing * EMHS Availability and Patient Access * Digital Governance, Innovation and End-to-End Visibility * Accountability, Stewardship and Appropriate Use of EMHS Abstracts should be 250–300 words, submitted by the Principal Investigator, and structured under the following headings: Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Submissions may present research findings, practical experiences, innovations, implementation lessons, ongoing projects with preliminary or partial findings, or success stories relevant to strengthening EMHS systems and improving access to essential medicines and health supplies. Submission deadline: 20th October 2026 Submit abstracts to: [email protected] Selected abstracts will be invited for 15-minute oral presentations during the Summit. Other accepted abstracts may be featured as poster presentations or published in the Summit Magazine.

You take care of everyone. But who's taking care of you? Between family, work and everyday responsibilities, it's easy to put your own health last. This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, remember that your health matters too. Make time for regular screening as recommended by a health professional. Take care of yourself, too. Your health is a priority! 💗 #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

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Our dedicated delivery teams are on ground delivering essential medicines and health supplies to public health facilities across Uganda. Where are you working from today? Tell us your location in the comments! 👇 #NMSDelivers

📢 YOUR NEXT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IS HERE! Are you a supplier or service provider looking to do business with National Medical Stores? We invite eligible bidders to explore our latest procurement opportunities and participate in the bidding process. ⏰ Bid submission deadline: 28 October 2026, 11:00 AM 🔗 View tender details and submission requirements: nms.go.ug/bids-tenders/ #NMSDelivers

Men, this message is for you too. Breast cancer can affect men. Notice an unusual change in your breast or chest? Don’t ignore it. Visit a health facility for assessment by a qualified health worker. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Happy 64th Independence Day, Uganda #NMSDelivers

Breast cancer awareness starts with knowing your body. Notice an unusual change in your breast? Don’t ignore it. Visit a health facility for assessment. Speak up, seek care and encourage someone you love to do the same. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth