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Health
24 June 2026, 11:37 pm
Health leaders work to strengthen immunization in Pader district as officials mo…
By Geoffrey Okwong Health leaders in Pader District have stepped up efforts to strengthen immunization services and close vaccination gaps, as both district and national health officials push to improve coverage and child health outcomes across the district. The development…
23 June 2026, 2:36 pm
Health experts back new HIV prevention shot
By Brian Oloya Health experts have urged the public to embrace the newly introduced long-acting HIV prevention injection, describing it as a major breakthrough that could significantly reduce new HIV infections across the region. Speaking during a Health Journalists Network…
22 June 2026, 12:20 pm
Gulu city records over 22,000 HIV/AIDS cases in three months
By. Walter Kidega Gulu City continues to register a high HIV prevalence rate of 9 percent, exceeding the national average of 7 percent, according to the Coalition for Health Promotion and Social Development (HEPS-Uganda). Speaking during a health reporting training…
19 June 2026, 12:54 pm
Health ministry rallies action against sickle cell
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has renewed its commitment to tackling sickle cell disease, one of the country’s most pressing public health challenges, through expanded new-born screening, improved access to treatment, community awareness, and premarital testing. Speaking ahead of the World…
18 June 2026, 10:21 pm
Kitgum district receives final essential drugs consignment for FY 2025/2026
By Otim Moses Kitgum District Local Government on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, received the final consignment of essential medicines for the Financial Year 2025/2026. The drugs were delivered by the National Medical Stores (NMS) and will be distributed immediately to…
17 June 2026, 4:52 pm
Embrace Teamwork and Excellence, Bishop Acur Okodi Urges Lira Hospital Staff
Bishop Acur and Sheihk Balinda
15 June 2026, 9:32 am
Uganda expands rollout of Lenacapavir as new HIV prevention hope emerges
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is expanding the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN), a long-acting HIV prevention injection, with health officials and researchers describing it as a major breakthrough in the fight against new HIV infections. The injectable drug, administered once every…
12 June 2026, 11:36 am
Healthy families through natural nutrition
In this episode the guest explains the company’s mission of promoting health and wellness through natural and organic nutritional products for women, men, children, and older adults. The discussion highlights common health challenges affecting women today and emphasizes the importance…
11 June 2026, 2:16 pm
Rising debt threatens Uganda’s health and educations sectors CSBAG, AHF warn
By Byamukama Alozious Civil society organisations have raised alarm over Uganda’s rising public debt, warning that increasing debt repayments are threatening investments in healthcare, education, agriculture and other essential public services. The concerns were raised during the launch of the…
11 June 2026, 11:35 am
New health leadership promises continuity and stronger healthcare services
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s health sector entered a new leadership phase on Wednesday as former Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng officially handed over office to the newly appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, alongside incoming ministers Dr. Charles…