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6 August 2026, 10:31 am
NCDs responsible for more than one in three deaths in Uganda as ministry rallies…
Byamukama Alozious Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are silently claiming thousands of lives in Uganda, accounting for 35% of all deaths, while every Ugandan has a 22% chance of dying prematurely from one of the five major NCDs, according to the Ministry…
5 August 2026, 7:21 pm
Traditional birth attendants in Oyam district urged to stop conducting deliverie…
By Eman Yonah Oruk Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Oyam District have been urged to stop conducting deliveries, as the practice is no longer permitted under Uganda’s health regulations. The call was made during a one‑day training organised by Mother…
1 August 2026, 3:15 pm
KCCA urges Kampala residents to maintain hygiene after Weyonje clean-up exercise
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifa Buzeki, together with other leaders including Director of Public Health Dr Sarah Zalwango, has led a Weyonje clean-up campaign in Kibuli, Kakungulu Zone, Makindye Division, Kampala, urging residents to…
31 July 2026, 12:31 pm
Oyam health workers pledge zero tolerance for corruption and negligence
By Eman Yonah Oruk Health leaders and workers in Oyam District have resolved to uphold integrity and accountability in service delivery, pledging zero tolerance for corruption and negligence. The commitment was made yesterday during the Health Sector Sub-Programme Annual Performance…
30 July 2026, 10:06 am
Over 100 Eye patients referred for specialized treatment after vision care outre…
By Baker Okello A total of 101 patients with complex eye conditions in Bala Town Council, Kole District have been referred to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for specialized treatment following a community eye care outreach conducted by Vision Care on…
25 July 2026, 5:07 pm
Poor roads, lack of ambulances push mothers to Traditional Birth Attendants in L…
By Winnie Auma Residents of Aromo subcounty in Lira District have blamed poor road infrastructure and inadequate emergency transport for the continued reliance on Traditional Birth Attendants, despite efforts to encourage mothers to deliver in health facilities. Expectant mothers say…
25 July 2026, 2:31 pm
Lira Regional Referral Hospital Joins First-Ever National Cleaning Day
By Regina Lalam Olal Photos by media officer LRRH LIRA | Saturday, July 25, 2026 Staff of Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) today joined communities around the hospital to take part in the first-ever National Cleaning Day. The exercise was…
25 July 2026, 8:05 am
Rotary club donates life-saving maternal and newborn care equipment to Amolatar…
By Baker Okello The Rotary Club of Kiwatule, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has donated and commissioned life-saving maternal and newborn healthcare equipment at Amolatar Health Centre IV to improve the quality of care for mothers and newborns…
25 July 2026, 7:17 am
Rotary boosts maternal and newborn healthcare in Amolatar
By Winnie Auma Rotary Clubs in Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Amolatar District leadership, have handed over life-saving maternal and newborn healthcare equipment to Amolatar Health Centre IV to improve healthcare services for mothers and babies.…
21 July 2026, 9:30 pm
Erute North MP donates ambulance to improve healthcare services in Lira District…
By Dickens Aruca. Residents of Erute North Constituency in Lira District have welcomed the donation of a new ambulance by their Member of Parliament, Hon.Patrick Ongom Aregedeng, describing it as a major boost to healthcare service delivery in the area.…