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12 November 2026, 10:17 am
Uganda Cancer Institute calls on men to prioritise prostate cancer screening
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has called on men across the country to prioritise prostate cancer awareness and early screening as Uganda joins the rest of the world to mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this November. The…
9 November 2026, 3:25 pm
Growing up: Children speak out on changes and challenges of adolescence
By Cathrine Apalat, Mazirwe Grace & Byamukama Alozious As children transition into adolescence, they experience physical, emotional and psychological changes that can sometimes leave them confused, embarrassed or afraid to speak out. During Mama FM’s Children Talk programme, hosted by…
6 November 2026, 12:11 pm
445,000 Ugandans miss out on palliative care despite growing need
By Byamukama Alozious About 445,000 Ugandans who need palliative care are not accessing the services, raising concerns about the country’s ability to provide pain relief and support to people living with serious illnesses. Figures presented by the Palliative Care Association…
6 November 2026, 10:49 am
Uganda’s teenage pregnancy fight must begin at home, government officials say
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s fight against teenage pregnancy must begin at home, with parents and communities taking greater responsibility for protecting children, government officials have said. Mondo Kyateeka, Commissioner for Youth and Children’s Affairs at the Ministry of Gender, Labour…
3 November 2026, 9:46 pm
Miss tourism northern region, NDA launch drug abuse drive
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Miss Tourism northern region, the National Drug Authority and Alele Gloria Foundation have launched a month-long campaign to combat drug abuse among Northern Uganda’s youth, targeting 20 schools, 2,000 students and communities across Acholi and Lango.Miss…
3 November 2026, 7:06 pm
Uganda AIDS Commission calls for collective efforts to end HIV by 2030
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has called on the public and the media to strengthen awareness about HIV as the country steps up efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The commission made…
3 November 2026, 7:08 am
Pader budget conference exposes gaps between community needs and available resou…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District’s budget conference for the 2026/27 financial year has exposed significant gaps between community needs and the resources available to address them, with leaders highlighting shortages in health facilities, schools, roads and other essential services. The…
31 October 2026, 9:13 am
Ugandan artistes urged to turn music and comedy to boost HIV prevention among yo…
By Byamukama Alozious Ugandan musicians and comedians are turning to music, comedy and social media to strengthen HIV prevention messages among young people, warning that conventional health campaigns may no longer be reaching their intended audiences effectively. The artistes made…
30 October 2026, 11:43 am
Uganda urged to make integrated HIV and NCD care affordable through insurance
By Byamukama Alozious Health advocates have called on the government to make non-communicable disease treatment more affordable, strengthen community-based support and expand multi-month dispensing of medicines as Uganda integrates HIV services with care for other chronic illnesses. They say the…
28 October 2026, 4:21 pm
Patients urged to value and keep their medical records
By Otim Moses Patients and community members have been urged to value and keep their medical records to improve healthcare delivery and ensure proper documentation at health facilities. Speaking during Tembo Doctor on Wednesday, Gladys Anena, a medical records officer…