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9 August 2025, 4:14 pm
Strengthening action on NCDs, food safety, SRHR, and health equity
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health of Uganda, together with the Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), has officially launched the 2nd Uganda National Conference on Health, Human Rights and Development (UCHD 2025), scheduled to take place…
9 August 2025, 2:01 pm
African advocates push for laws to end criminalisation of reproductive health se…
By Byamukama Alozious During the 3rd Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Baraza 2025, health advocates stated that restrictive laws rooted in colonial history continue to expose women and girls across Africa to criminal prosecution for seeking reproductive health services—a trend that…
9 August 2025, 12:48 pm
Afya na Haki launches repropulse dashboard to track reproductive health cases
By Byamukama Alozious Afya na Haki, a rights-based organisation known for its advocacy on sexual and reproductive health rights among other health and social justice concerns, has developed a platform called Repropulse to track and analyse reproductive justice cases across…
4 August 2025, 3:27 pm
UCI specialist warns against using kaveras for food handling amid rising cancer…
By Dickens Aruca A public health specialist at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has cautioned the public against the use of polythene bags, commonly known as kaveras, for storing or handling food, citing a growing link to rising cancer cases…
4 August 2025, 1:14 pm
50 children to undergo heart surgery abroad; KCCA warns politicians on posters
By Ronald Ssemagonja In a powerful show of compassion and partnership, the Indian Association Uganda, in collaboration with organisations such as Ruparelia Group, Plascon, Airtel, Rotary Kamoal Ssese Islands, and others, has launched a life-saving initiative to support children suffering…
4 August 2025, 1:01 pm
Young women called to embrace HIV prevention ring
By Byamukama Alozious The Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DVR), one of HIV prevention method for women, is facing low uptake in Uganda despite being hailed as a game-changer in the country’s fight against new infections Many young women and girls continue…
31 July 2025, 7:59 pm
Rising prostate cancer cases worry health experts in Lango subregion
By Dickens Odiko Health experts are raising concerns over the increasing cases of prostate cancer in the Lango subregion, following recent findings during a free medical camp organised by Mr. Benard Otim. Dr. Richard Ekwan, a public health specialist at…
22 July 2025, 10:55 am
Panic as two children with suspected measles die at Lira Hospital
By Baker Okello Panic has gripped parts of the Lango sub-region following the deaths of two children suspected to have suffered from a measles-related skin disease at Lira Regional Referral Hospital on Sunday. In a private interview with our reporter,…
21 July 2025, 3:51 pm
Boda boda riders flagged off to boost health awareness at AHF Kitante
By Annet Nakato In a bold move to enhance community health awareness, the AHF Kitante Wellness Centre has officially launched a boda boda activation campaign, flagging off a team of riders as ambassadors for the Centre’s essential health services. The…
18 July 2025, 1:01 pm
Amolatar District launches fitness club to boost well-being
By Desire Ocen The local government of Amolatar District has taken a significant step towards promoting health and wellness among its workforce by launching the Amolatar Physical Fitness Club. Officially commencing activities on 16 June 2025 at the district headquarters,…