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28 October 2024, 11:50 am
Uganda marks safe motherhood day: Unite for safer maternal health
By Edwin Okurmu As the country joins the rest of the world to mark Safe Motherhood Day, which is celebrated every 28th of October, all stakeholders, including government authorities, cultural and religious leaders, local leaders, parents, married couples, and NGOs,…
24 October 2024, 6:57 pm
Uganda AIDS Commission calls for renewed efforts to end HIV epidemic
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established by an Act of Parliament (Cap 206) with the mandate to overseeing, planning and coordinating HIV and AIDS prevention and control interventions throughout Uganda. In June 2017, the President of…
21 October 2024, 11:50 am
Fort Portal hospital faces challenges amid healthcare improvements
By Byamukama Alozious Fort Portal regional referral hospital is grappling with several challenges, including staff shortages, oxygen supply issues, and inadequate waste management. According to Dr. John Mali from the radiology department, the hospital lacks radiologists to interpret data, resulting…
18 October 2024, 1:32 pm
Two arrested over mysterious death of office attendant
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Police in Kitgum district are holding two suspects for having a hand in the death of an office attendant attached to Kitgum Matiti town council. They are being held at Kitgum Central Police Station. Mr. Owani…
17 October 2024, 6:03 pm
62-year-old woman found dead in Layamo subcounty
By Otim Moses Arapmoi A 62-year-old woman identified as Ms. Margret Acayo was on Wednesday at about 2:00am found dead 100 meters from her home in Paibwor village in Labongo Layamo subcounty, Kitgum district. According to the Labongo Layamo subcounty…
16 October 2024, 10:37 am
Uganda ready for malaria vaccine in routine immunisation schedule
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health announced the introduction of the malaria vaccine into Uganda’s routine immunisation schedule. Starting April 2025, children below five years will receive four doses of the vaccine, beginning at six months. The vaccine, prequalified…
15 October 2024, 11:41 am
School Authorities Tasked to Examine Food Handlers
By Otim Moses In a bid to ensure the safety of learners from food poisoning and other diseases, Pager Division Lower Local Government in Kitgum municipality has urged school Authorities in the Division to examine Food Handlers. Mr. Julius Owona,…
14 October 2024, 4:05 pm
Self-care strategies for wellness
Byamukama Alozious During the media orientation on self-care today, Dr. Charles Olaro, Director of Curative Services at the Ministry of Health, emphasized the importance of empowering individuals, families, and communities to take control of their health through self-care. He clarified…
10 October 2024, 4:37 pm
Worker dismissed in Hoima over HIV status raises workplace human rights concerns
By Byamukama Alozious The alarming trend of workplace discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV) continues to surface, with a recent case from Hoima sparking outrage among civil society organizations and human rights advocates. A woman, working as a laundry…
4 October 2024, 1:42 pm
Lira regional referral hospital gets a satellite laboratory
Byamukama Alozious Akello Rose who preferred anonymity is one of the patients at who has been bedridden at Lira referral Hospital despite facing delays to get diagnosis and other tests, sleeps in the tent and there a few available spaces…