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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…
7 November 2025, 11:47 am
Growing mental health crisis among school children worry authorities
By Byamukama Alozious Mental health crisis in schools continues to worry many concern citizens, with new research and government data revealing worrying trends of substance use and emotional distress among children and adolescents. Harriet Aber Odonga from Makerere University’s School…
7 November 2025, 7:16 am
Uganda Cancer Institute Gulu records 100% rise in cancer cases
By Gift Okello The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Gulu branch has recorded a sharp rise in new cancer cases this year, registering 800 patients compared to 428 last year a 100 percent increase. Dr. Fhadil Geriga, head of the UCI…
7 November 2025, 7:06 am
Health workers warn against myths on elephantiasis
By Joyce Adokorach Health workers in the Acholi subregion are calling on the public to stop believing myths surrounding Lymphatic Filariasis, locally known as Two Apim ki Longo, a disease that causes elephantiasis and hydrocele. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday,…