Health
8 July 2026, 7:50 pm
Nalowooza Allen: Living through a difficult choice
Byamukama Alozious At just 18 years old, Nalowoza Allen (not real name) found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy while she was still in school. Afraid of stigma, worried about disappointing her family, and uncertain about her future, she made the…
8 July 2026, 11:28 am
Rotary International baanukudde omulanga gw’abasawo e Mpigi
By Nsubuga John Ebikozesebwa byabukadde n’abukadde bwa nsimbi banna Rotary byebawadde amalwaliro gano biyambe okukendeeza ku muwendo gwabazaalira mu malwariro gano kyokka ne bafuna obuzibu obuva ku bikozesebwa okuba ebitono. Ebikozesebwa omubadde ebitanda abakyala kwebazaalira, ebyuma omuteekebwa abaana ababa baakazaalibwa,…
7 July 2026, 5:07 pm
Abasawo sibamativu ku ngeri government gyekuttemu ensonga y’eby’obu…
By Nsubuga John Abasawo bagamba nti omuwendo gw’abalwadde abakozesa amalwaliro mu district ye Mpigi gweyongera nga n’abasinga ku bano bava bweru wa district kino nno nekiremesa banna Mpigi ate abalina okufuna empereeza ennungi n’obujjanjabi obusokerwako obutayambibwa. Mu alipoota gyebasomedde omubaka…
3 July 2026, 9:08 pm
Ministry eyanjudde empeke ya Multi Micro Nutritional Supplements e Mpigi
By Nsubuga John Kizuuliddwa nti omuwendo gwabakyala bangi n’addalala abali mu myaka emito, ekyokwettanira emmere ezimba omubiri tebakitwala nga nsonga nkulu ate era nebatafuna kusomesebwa bakugu mu bya ndiisa kino nno nekileetera abakyala bano okufuna obuzibu nga bazaala wamu n’abaana…
2 July 2026, 7:06 pm
Activists push to reform Uganda’s HIV law as stigma persists
By Alozious Byamukama Human rights advocates are renewing calls for reforms to Uganda’s HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, arguing that some provisions of the law are outdated, continue to fuel stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV,…
1 July 2026, 8:03 am
Ebola response activated in Oyam District
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Ayub Tenywa, has urged the community and stakeholders to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of Ebola. He emphasised that Oyam is among the high-risk districts…
30 June 2026, 3:01 pm
Folic acid deficiency linked to rising spina bifida cases in Acholi region
By Tracy Anirwoth Health officials in Gulu District are urging expectant mothers to consistently take folic acid supplements to prevent spina bifida, a congenital birth defect currently affecting dozens of children in the Acholi sub-region. Speaking to our reporter on…
30 June 2026, 2:33 pm
Patients cry negligence at Bwizi Health Centre III in Kamwenge
By Collins Ainomugisha Health workers at Bwizi Health Centre III in Kibale East Constituency, Kamwenge District, are under scrutiny over alleged negligence of duty following a miscarriage involving an expectant mother. Bwizi Health Centre III was recently elevated from HC…
29 June 2026, 6:56 am
Oyam South MP restores boreholes, brings clean water to communities
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam South MP restores boreholes, 6,000 residents celebrate clean water access Over 6,000 residents of Myene Sub-county and Loro Sub-county in Oyam South Constituency, Oyam District, are celebrating after their Member of Parliament and Chairperson of…
27 June 2026, 6:09 pm
Pader chairperson calls for renewed fight against HIV through youth engagement
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District LCV Chairperson Alfred Akena has called for renewed efforts to combat HIV/AIDS through increased youth engagement, urging development partners to involve young people in the design and implementation of HIV prevention and awareness programmes. Speaking…