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3 July 2025, 2:27 pm
A Voice of Hope: Gertrude Nakigudde’s Journey from Survivor to Cancer Support…
By Flora Aduk Last month was Cancer Survivors’ month, and on Her Story 256, we featured Gertrude Nakigudde a brave cancer survivor and founder of the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organization. Hear her powerful story of resilience, recovery, and how…
30 June 2025, 18:06
Kyegegwa officials alarmed by low child immunisation rates in Rwentuha
By Noah Kasangaki Ateenyi Health officials in Kyegegwa District have raised concerns over low immunisation rates among children in Rwentuha Sub county, citing parental negligence and home births as key causes. The experts have expressed growing worry over the increasing…
30 June 2025, 11:27 am
Mothers camped at RDC’s office in Kasese deliver three healthy babies
By Barbra Muhindo Three mothers camped at the Resident District Commissioner’s office in Kasese Town have delivered three healthy babies, Kasese Guide Radio can reliably report. Ms Grace Biira, the camp chairperson, confirmed the news and said that, out of…
24 June 2025, 8:38 am
Civil Society raises concerns over FY2025/2026 national budget’s impact on…
Byamukama Alozious Civil society organizations (CSOs) in the health sector have expressed concerns over the recently approved national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, citing funding gaps and inadequate allocations to critical health programs. The budget, worth UGX 72.13 trillion,…
23 June 2025, 9:18 pm
Government sued over violation of minor’s rights to emergency SRHR care
Byamukama Alozious A strategic interest case has been filed before the High Court of Uganda against the Attorney General, seeking justice for the gross violations of a 15-year-old girl’s rights to emergency Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) care. The girl,…
23 June 2025, 11:25 am
Menstrual hygiene management for girls with disabilities
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is Not Inability on Mama FM! Last week, we discussed the crucial role parents and guardians play in supporting young girls with disabilities to manage their menstruation with dignity. Listen to the radio programme here. Disability…
16 June 2025, 8:59 am
UPDF soldiers in Somalia mark World Blood Donor Day
By Sarah Ejang Ugandan troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) in Somalia joined the international community in commemorating World Blood Donor Day with a life-saving blood donation drive at the Level One Field Hospital in…
15 June 2025, 2:45 pm
Kampala young girls unite to discuss HIV prevention and teenage pregnancy
By Byamukama Alozious During the dialogue held by the Girls’ Act initiative under AHF-Uganda Cares, young girls and boys gathered to discuss critical issues affecting their community, including the recent rise of HIV infections among young people and teenage pregnancies.…
15 June 2025, 10:46 am
Oyam district CAO warns health officials against theft of government drugs
By Eman Yonah Oruk Frederick Herbert Kitutu, the Chief Administrative Officer of Oyam district, recently issued a stern warning to health officials during the third quarterly health performance review held at Rainbow Hotel in Oyam town council. Kitutu explicitly cautioned…
12 June 2025, 9:42 pm
Non communicable diseases account for 41% deaths: Officials call for attention.
Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health is sounding the alarm on the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda. NCDs are increasingly becoming a major health concern in the country, accounting for over 41% of all deaths. The National…