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16 October 2025, 4:01 pm
Uganda Cancer Institute urges early detection as breast cancer awareness month b…
By Musaazi Richard The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has joined the global community in observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month under the theme: “Early Detection Saves Lives.” The launch, held today at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, aims to raise…
15 October 2025, 7:55 am
Oyam district receives new ambulance following MP’s lobbying
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Ministry of Health has officially handed over a brand-new ambulance, registration number UG3100193, to Oyam District, marking a vital boost to the region’s healthcare transport system. The donation was made possible through the lobbying efforts…
14 October 2025, 17:23
SHAU launches awareness drive on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in Kamuli
By Ali Lukomo The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association Uganda (SHAU) has launched a sensitisation campaign in Kamuli district to raise awareness and improve information flow on spina bifida and hydrocephalus, particularly among children and expectant mothers. The campaign brought…
14 October 2025, 10:46 am
Lira University holds 3-day free maternal and child health camp
By Sarah Ejang Lira University Teaching Hospital, together with the Nursing and Midwifery Faculty and the Centre for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT), has organised a maternal and child health camp to offer free treatment to sick mothers and children…
12 October 2025, 3:25 pm
Uganda celebrates world hospice and palliative care day
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, with a focus on promoting palliative care education and awareness. The event, hosted by the Palliative Care Association of Uganda in partnership…
9 October 2025, 1:10 pm
Children with Autism: Different, not less
By Robinah Nanfuka Every child has a unique way of seeing the world, and children with autism remind us that different doesn’t mean less. Their creativity, honesty, and brilliance shine in ways that inspire understanding, patience, and love. Last Sunday,…
4 October 2025, 2:48 pm
Lira hospital director urges cultural leaders to join fight against sickle cell
By Baker Okello The Acting Director of Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Dr Andrew Odur, has urged cultural leaders in the Lango sub-region to take an active role in combating sickle cell disease by sensitising their clan members about pre-marital testing…
1 October 2025, 6:04 pm
Uganda launches campaign against neglected tropical diseases
By Byamukama Alozious During the 16th annual Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Conference, hosted in Uganda for the first time, global health experts, researchers, and policymakers gathered to discuss progress, challenges, and future strategies in combating NTDs. Health experts reported that…
30 September 2025, 3:38 pm
Uganda commits to combating sepsis under the global sepsis agenda 2030
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s Ministry of Health has made a national commitment to combat sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes damage to its own tissues and organs. As part of the Global Sepsis…
26 September 2025, 4:51 pm
Ministry of Water and Environment conducts staff health drive
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) held a two-day health camp aimed at promoting staff wellness and productivity. The event, held on 24–25 September 2025 at the Ministry offices in Luzira, Kampala, was organised under the…