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17 May 2025, 5:00 pm
90% of boreholes in Lira city contaminated
By Denis Okello Lira Water from nearly 90% of boreholes in Lira city has been found to be unsafe for human consumption, according to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). Gerazio Tukahirwa, NWSC manager for the Lira branch, revealed…
17 May 2025, 12:51 pm
Women’s Pro Bono Initiative urges government action after Trump orders
By Nakato Annet Uganda continues to feel the ripple effects of executive orders issued by former US President Donald Trump, which led to the suspension of funding to multiple countries. Among the hardest hit is Uganda, where vital sectors such…
14 May 2025, 5:10 pm
Uganda receives 48 mobile X-ray machines to combat TB
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has received 48 portable digital X-ray systems fitted with computer-aided detection (CAD) software, donated by the US government through PEPFAR and USAID, to enhance tuberculosis (TB) screening across the country. These machines will…
13 May 2025, 5:04 pm
Hope in the action: Uganda fights hard to contain Mpox
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is grappling with a sharp rise in Mpox cases, with over 61,000 infections and 41 deaths confirmed since the outbreak began in August 2024 as the ministry of health fights back to contain the outbreak. According…
13 May 2025, 12:58 pm
Medical practitioners call for increased public awareness on preventable health…
By Philip Onyango Medical practitioners have called for increased public awareness by the government and civil society regarding health issues that can be prevented or managed effectively. They emphasise that simple incidents can lead to loss of life or permanent…
9 May 2025, 8:43 pm
Measles outbreak reported in Nambieso sub county, Kwania district
By Olomo Joshua Kwania A measles outbreak has been reported in Nambieso sub county, Kwania district, with the district health department confirming four cases of the disease. The affected areas include Aburukango, Adogwanga, and Etekiber A — all located in…
9 May 2025, 4:45 pm
Why Uganda’s national health insurance scheme remains stalled?
By Byamukama Alozious More than five years since it was first introduced, Uganda’s proposed National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains stalled, leaving millions of citizens vulnerable to catastrophic health costs and exacerbating inequality in healthcare access. The NHIS Bill was…
9 May 2025, 12:04 pm
Persistent malaria myths continue to mislead the people of Oyam
By Eman Yonah Oruk The community in Oyam district continues to grapple with misconceptions about malaria, with many residents mistakenly believing that eating mangoes in the morning causes the disease. According to Peter Olet, a public health specialist and administrator…
9 May 2025, 9:42 AM
Agago: Over 24 suicide cases in one month
By David Ojok Jr. Authorities in Agago district are raising the alarm following a disturbing rise in suicide cases, with more than three deaths and 22 reported suicide attempts recorded in April alone. The growing mental health crisis has sparked…
8 May 2025, 9:40 pm
CSOs call for greater domestic investment in community health at national dialog…
By Annet Nakato Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are urging the government to boost domestic investment in health services to enhance the well-being of vulnerable communities, particularly in light of declining international aid. This appeal was reiterated during a side event…