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Health
23 October 2025, 11:39 am
Uganda urged to rethink maternal health strategies to save lives
By Byamukama Alozious Despite notable progress in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths, Uganda continues to lose thousands of mothers and newborns to preventable causes, health experts warned during the 5th National Safe Motherhood Conference held in Kampala. Presiding over the…
21 October 2025, 5:09 pm
Ministry of Health celebrates maternal health gains, experts call for action
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has made significant progress in improving maternal health, with maternal mortality dropping from 336 to 109 deaths per 100,000 live births per year—one of the best records in Africa, according to the Ministry of Health. Officials…
16 October 2025, 4:01 pm
Uganda Cancer Institute urges early detection as breast cancer awareness month b…
By Musaazi Richard The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has joined the global community in observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month under the theme: “Early Detection Saves Lives.” The launch, held today at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, aims to raise…
15 October 2025, 7:55 am
Oyam district receives new ambulance following MP’s lobbying
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Ministry of Health has officially handed over a brand-new ambulance, registration number UG3100193, to Oyam District, marking a vital boost to the region’s healthcare transport system. The donation was made possible through the lobbying efforts…
14 October 2025, 5:23 pm
SHAU launches awareness drive on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in Kamuli
By Ali Lukomo The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association Uganda (SHAU) has launched a sensitisation campaign in Kamuli district to raise awareness and improve information flow on spina bifida and hydrocephalus, particularly among children and expectant mothers. The campaign brought…
14 October 2025, 10:46 am
Lira University holds 3-day free maternal and child health camp
By Sarah Ejang Lira University Teaching Hospital, together with the Nursing and Midwifery Faculty and the Centre for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT), has organised a maternal and child health camp to offer free treatment to sick mothers and children…
12 October 2025, 3:25 pm
Uganda celebrates world hospice and palliative care day
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, with a focus on promoting palliative care education and awareness. The event, hosted by the Palliative Care Association of Uganda in partnership…
9 October 2025, 1:10 pm
Children with Autism: Different, not less
By Robinah Nanfuka Every child has a unique way of seeing the world, and children with autism remind us that different doesn’t mean less. Their creativity, honesty, and brilliance shine in ways that inspire understanding, patience, and love. Last Sunday,…
4 October 2025, 2:48 pm
Lira hospital director urges cultural leaders to join fight against sickle cell
By Baker Okello The Acting Director of Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Dr Andrew Odur, has urged cultural leaders in the Lango sub-region to take an active role in combating sickle cell disease by sensitising their clan members about pre-marital testing…
1 October 2025, 6:04 pm
Uganda launches campaign against neglected tropical diseases
By Byamukama Alozious During the 16th annual Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Conference, hosted in Uganda for the first time, global health experts, researchers, and policymakers gathered to discuss progress, challenges, and future strategies in combating NTDs. Health experts reported that…