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22 April 2025, 9:54 am
UPDF medics enhance battlefield skills through specialised training in Somalia
By Sarah Ejang On 19 April, a significant milestone was reached as fifteen medics from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI), successfully completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course…
19 April 2025, 11:45 am
Reducing reliance on unhygienic menstrual materials among Ugandan girls
By Ronald Ssemagonja In 1997, the Government of Uganda rolled out the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme with the aim of providing education for all children, and to improve access, equity, and relevance in primary education. However, over the years,…
18 April 2025, 5:15 PM
22 suicide attempts reported in Agago in one month
By Freeman Canogura In the past month, at least 22 people in Agago district have attempted suicide, according to a report from Dr. Ambrossoli Memorial Hospital in Kalongo town council, Agago district. The figures were revealed during a mental health…
18 April 2025, 9:55 AM
Patongo town council under scrutiny over poor hygiene
By David Ojok Jr. Residents of Patongo town council have raised serious concerns over poor sanitation and waste management, as the heavy April rains worsen already unsanitary conditions in key marketplaces. At the old Patongo Market, flooding has become a…
15 April 2025, 10:40 AM
Patients accuse Patongo health centre IV staff of harassment
By Freeman Canogura Several patients and residents in Agago district have voiced serious concerns regarding the conduct of health workers at Patongo Health Centre IV in Patongo town council, accusing them of harassment, absenteeism, and negligence. The facility, which receives…
8 April 2025, 8:38 am
Tee-kworo maternity hospital has reached 65% of its completion stage
By Odong Daniel Tee-Kworo Maternity Hospital in Buluji village, Otaka parish, Lamiyo subcounty in Agago district has reached 65% completion, with projections indicating it will be commissioned in October 2025. The facility, officially named the Kworo–Sonic Healthcare Foundation Hospital, is…
7 April 2025, 8:44 pm
Giving sight to tiny fighters: Mbale’s fight against preemie blindness
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In eastern Uganda, at the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, a new chapter of hope has begun for the tiniest and most vulnerable members of the community – premature babies. The launch of the “Hope and Vision”…
7 April 2025, 12:59 pm
Over 400 reportedly killed by alcohol related illness in Kotido
By Stanly Ebele A report by the Karamoja Peace and Environmental Protection Service (Kapeps Ministry) has revealed that 498 people died due to alcohol-related causes and starvation. The report, covering a period of 15 years from 2008 to 2023, indicates…
6 April 2025, 1:23 pm
Kabaka launches 2025 birthday run with thousands, despite downpour
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, arrived at Mengo Palace at around 7:00 AM to send off thousands of participants in the 5-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and 21-kilometre races. The Kabaka was accompanied by his…
5 April 2025, 6:06 PM
Dr. Ambrosoli hospital receives specialised beds for maternity and NICU wards
By Freeman Canogura Dr Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital in Kalongo has received a donation of 40 specialised patient beds and 100 high-quality mattresses from the Gould Family Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation dedicated to improving maternal and child health in sub-Saharan…