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2 December 2025, 10:21 am
Uganda marks World AIDS Day as Museveni urges renewed HIV fight
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda on Monday commemorated World AIDS Day in Kizinda Town Council, Bushenyi District, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urging the country to “remain vigilant” and protect itself against HIV. The message, delivered on his behalf by Vice…
30 November 2025, 8:38 pm
Putting nutrition at the frontline
By Byamukama Alozious Kamara Daniel, a dedicated nutritionist, has been recognised as Outstanding Nutritionist of the Year 2025 during the 6th Heroes in Health Awards held in Kampala on 14th November 2025. This milestone achievement marks a significant shift in…
22 November 2025, 10:51 am
Doctors warn of rising childhood myopia as Uganda battles preventable eye diseas…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Health experts have warned that the world could face a major public health crisis by 2050, with projections indicating that at least 50 per cent of the global population may be short-sighted. Dr Franklin Wasswa, an oculist…
19 November 2025, 8:27 am
Uganda updates HIV progress as UPDF launches Tarehe Sita celebrations
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is preparing to commemorate World AIDS Day on 1 December in Mbarara, with the Uganda Aids Commission outlining both progress and ongoing challenges in the fight against HIV. During a media briefing at the Uganda Media…
17 November 2025, 3:29 pm
Kitgum District Receives Second Cycle of Essential Drugs
By Otim Moses Kitgum District, through the Ministry of Health and the National Medical Stores (NMS), on Wednesday received the second quarter supply of essential drugs. The consignment will be distributed to all lower health facilities, including Health Centre IIs,…
17 November 2025, 3:18 pm
Palabek Students Lead the Way in Menstrual Hygiene, Rights Awareness
By Otim Moses Students of Palabek Ogili SS, in Lamwo District, are leading a powerful movement to break menstrual stigma and promote Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights – SRHR among adolescents. Through their Straight Talk Club, made up of 30…
11 November 2025, 1:26 pm
What you need to know about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
By Patrick Ssenoga Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Disability is Not Inability, we discuss Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, what they are, how they develop, and their common signs and symptoms. We also…
10 November 2025, 6:19 pm
UCI Gulu urges women to embrace breast cancer screening
The Head of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Gulu branch, Dr. Fadhil Giriga, has expressed concern over the low number of women seeking breast cancer screening services at the facility despite having a functional mammography machine. By Okello Gift Speaking…
10 November 2025, 5:05 pm
NDA closes over 45 illegal drug outlets in Northern Uganda
By Okello Gift The National Drug Authority has shut down more than forty-five illegal pharmacies, drug shops, and stores across northern Uganda in a week-long operation aimed at cracking down on the sale of unauthorised medicines. Speaking to journalists in…
10 November 2025, 4:57 pm
Uganda to host global experts for 11th annual adolescent health conference
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to take centre stage in global discussions on adolescent health as experts from around the world converge in Kampala for the 11th Annual Conference of the Society of Adolescent Health. The two-day event, scheduled…