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Health
11 June 2026, 11:35 am
New health leadership promises continuity and stronger healthcare services
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s health sector entered a new leadership phase on Wednesday as former Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng officially handed over office to the newly appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, alongside incoming ministers Dr. Charles…
11 June 2026, 10:50 am
Museveni urges vigilance as Uganda records no new Ebola cases in five days
By Ronald Ssemagonja During a televised special address to the nation from State House yesterday regarding the Ebola outbreak and measures to contain it, President Yoweri Museveni called upon Ugandans to remain vigilant and strictly follow the available Standard Operating…
11 June 2026, 10:48 am
Unsafe abortions, stigma worry health experts
By Byamukama Alozious Health experts and reproductive health advocates have raised concern over increasing stigma, misinformation and unsafe abortion practices that continue to endanger the lives of women and girls in Uganda. The concerns were raised during a Science Café…
10 June 2026, 7:28 pm
Relief as suspected ebola case in pader turns out negative
Partially sealed entrance to NUMEM Health Care Center where the suspected case was rushed. By Daniel Comboni Relief in Pader as a suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case has been ruled out after laboratory tests returned negative. Speaking to our…
9 June 2026, 3:00 pm
Suspected Ebola case confirmed negative
By Sarah Ejang A suspected Ebola case at Lira Regional Referral Hospital has tested negative, medical officials confirmed on Monday. Health officials in Lira City said the suspected case was ruled out after laboratory results confirmed that the patient did…
9 June 2026, 9:31 am
Namasale school authorities reassure parents over student safety amid Ebola outb…
By Alphonce Odur and Sarah Ejang As concerns grow over the ongoing Ebola outbreak, school authorities in Amolatar District have reassured parents about the safety of learners attending classes. Following reports of low attendance in local schools, officials are urging…
8 June 2026, 4:23 pm
Uganda strengthens Ebola response as Ministry of Health reassures public
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reassured Ugandans and the international community of the country’s continued commitment and capacity to contain the ongoing outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease, emphasising that the situation remains under control despite a…
7 June 2026, 7:44 am
LCV Chairperson cautions community against public gatherings to prevent spread o…
By Otim Moses The Lamwo District LCV Chairperson, Mr Oyet Sisto Ocen, has cautioned residents against attending public gatherings as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola in the district. Speaking at the launch of the Uganda Climate-Smart…
2 June 2026, 2:50 pm
Uganda strengthens palliative care services with 11 ambulance donation
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has strengthened its palliative care services following the handover of 11 fully equipped mobile clinic ambulances donated through the Hope on Wheels initiative to support hospice and community outreach services across the country. The ambulances, which…
1 June 2026, 19:37
Pader leaders call for vigilance as Ebola threat raises concern
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District leaders have urged residents to remain vigilant against Ebola following reported cases in Uganda and neighbouring regions. LCV Chairperson Mr Alfred Akena, RDC Mr Boniface Pule and health official Mr Ambrose Ongwech called for…