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16 September 2026, 10:19 am
Strengthen patient safety in NCD care: Health officials urge
Byamukama Alozious Uganda has been urged to strengthen patient safety across the entire healthcare journey as the country prepares to commemorate World Patient Safety Day 2025. The call was made by Dr Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services at…
14 September 2026, 7:31 pm
Tetugu Health Centre III in Dokolo district struggles with staffing shortage
By Finellah Akullu Opio Tetugu Health Center III in Agwata Town Council, Dokolo District, is operating with just 10 health workers out of the required 55 staff members, putting severe pressure on emergency care and routine medical services. The facility’s…
11 September 2026, 11:28 am
Lango Leaders Move to Arrest Local Practitioners of Uvulectomy to Curb Infant De…
By Finellah Akullu Opio Local leaders in Lango Sub-region have resolved to arrest and prosecute individuals performing traditional uvulectomy, the local surgical removal of the uvula, following reports of rising infant mortality linked to the dangerous practice. The decision was…
10 September 2026, 3:09 pm
Uganda expands point-of-care HIV testing with 100 new mPIMA machines
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is expanding access to faster HIV diagnosis and viral load testing after receiving the first 100 of 500 additional mPIMA point-of-care molecular testing instruments to be deployed across the country. The machines, donated by Abbott through…
9 September 2026, 6:54 pm
Amolatar RDC calls for joint action against rising sickle cell cases
By Baker Okello The Resident District Commissioner of Amolatar District, Francis Okello Odoki Rwotlonyo, has called on stakeholders to join efforts to tackle the rising burden of sickle cell disease in the district. Okello said health facilities in Amolatar are…
9 September 2026, 9:21 am
Poor roads cripple emergency healthcare services in Lango sub-region
By Felix Omara The poor condition of roads has emerged as one of the major barriers to safe emergency healthcare services in the Lango sub-region, with health workers and local leaders saying some women in labour, accident victims and critically…
8 September 2026, 11:57 pm
Oyam and Kole lead Lango in teenage pregnancy rates at 26 percent
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam and Kole districts are leading the Lango Sub-region in teenage pregnancy rates, each recording 26 per cent, according to figures presented during the 2026 Lango Regional Health Assembly and Joint Review Mission. The meeting was…
8 September 2026, 8:19 pm
Health ministry unveils priorities to strengthen Uganda’s health sector
By Baker Okello The Ministry of Health has unveiled its Strategic Plan II and outlined ten key priority areas aimed at addressing persistent gaps in Uganda’s health sector and advancing the country towards Universal Health Coverage. The priorities were highlighted…
8 September 2026, 8:05 pm
Lango leaders call for continuous training and better health resource use
By Baker Okello The Chairperson of the Lango Parliamentary Group, Hon. Patrick Ogwang Obura, has called on the Ministry of Health to provide continuous professional development opportunities for health workers to strengthen their skills and improve clinical competence at the…
8 September 2026, 11:51 am
Mutungo Health Centre III opens as leaders demand more health workers
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The operationalisation of Mutungo Health Centre III in Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality has been welcomed as a boost to healthcare delivery, but local leaders have urged the Government to deploy more health workers to ensure the facility meets…