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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…
28 October 2026, 3:03 pm
Low awareness hampers sickle cell disease fight in Northern Uganda
By Emmanuel Mwaka A critical lack of awareness continues to hamper efforts to combat sickle cell disease in Northern Uganda, leaving communities vulnerable to dangerous myths and delayed diagnoses. This concern emerged during an ongoing series of school-based sickle cell…
28 October 2026, 12:36 pm
Raising children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus
By Ssenoga Patrick Parents are being advised on the best ways to raise and support children living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, from seeking early medical care to providing love, patience and inclusion, because every child deserves a chance to…
28 October 2026, 12:36 pm
Nansana Division suspends church services over sanitation concerns
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Nansana Division authorities in Wakiso District have temporarily halted activities at Good Men Christian Church in Kazo Central Zone over concerns about inadequate sanitation facilities and the potential risk of disease outbreaks. The church, led by…
28 October 2026, 11:32 am
Uganda launches medical drone to improve healthcare access in island communities
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched medical drone services to improve the transportation of laboratory samples, essential medicines and other medical supplies to hard-to-reach island communities, particularly in Buvuma and Kalangala, where high transport costs, limited infrastructure…
28 October 2026, 11:10 am
PACTA –Uganda to hold mental health camp in Acholi
By Ekel Bonny Daniel PACTA-Uganda will hold a community mental health and addiction camp on November 12 in Gulu to promote awareness, prevent addiction and provide counselling and medical support. Health professionals are urging compassion, early intervention and stronger community…
26 October 2026, 12:48 pm
Kotido to distribute 137,200 mosquito nets after four-month delay
By Hellen Aguyo Okello Kotido District is set to begin distributing 137,200 long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets to households this week, following a four-month delay in the rollout of the malaria prevention campaign. The nets, supplied by the Ministry of Health…
25 October 2026, 8:23 am
Youths take mental health services closer to residents in Katoogo
By Byamukama Alozious Youth have called for more community-based services and referrals to help residents access treatment, as a medical camp in Katoogo, a low-income settlement in Nakawa Division, Kampala, highlighted the need for greater awareness of mental health challenges…
22 October 2026, 7:36 pm
MP Kenny Auma questions delay in equipping Nambieso Health Centre III theatre
By Solomon Okabo Kwania District Woman Member of Parliament Auma Kenny has asked the Ministry of Health to clarify when the newly constructed theatre at Nambieso Health Centre III will be equipped and when the facility will be upgraded to…
22 October 2026, 6:11 pm
Japanese government commended for infrastructure development in Kitgum
By Odong James The Japanese government has been commended for its contribution to infrastructure development in Kitgum District, particularly in the education and health sectors, through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). During a media tour of…