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3 April 2025, 9:23 am
Gov’t launches malaria vaccine campaign in Apac district
By Sarah Ejang and Olomo Joshua In a significant step towards combating malaria, over 135 children under the age of five were vaccinated yesterday during the launch of the R21/Matrix Malaria Vaccine initiative at Boma Ground in Apac municipality. Spearheaded…
1 April 2025, 8:57 pm
Leaders continue to urge Ugandans to participate in the Kabaka’s birthday…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the day for celebrating the Kabaka’s 70th birthday on 13th April 2025 approaches, leaders in various capacities have encouraged everyone to participate in this campaign to fight HIV/AIDS. Speaking to journalists in Kawempe Division, Kampala district,…
31 March 2025, 11:51
Pimar walks for life: community rallies to end malaria deaths
By Opio Terensio Pimar Charity Foundation Uganda, in conjunction with the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria and the Government, organised a walk against malaria on 29th March 2025 at Bongtiko sub county, Pader district, under the theme “No One Should…
30 March 2025, 3:20 pm
Understanding hard of hearing disability
By Senoga Patrick Listen to Mama FM’s Disability is not Inability radio programme, which airs every Wednesday from 1:15 to 3:00 pm. In this episode, we raise awareness about hearing impairments, including the misconceptions associated with them. The guests were…
27 March 2025, 9:57 pm
Karamoja’s healthcare crisis: communities forced to rely on informal vendors
By Byamukama Alozious The statistics in the region indicate that 22 subcounties in Karamoja lack health facilities, forcing people to travel long distances for basic medical care. Some individuals are required to walk for hours, or even up to 70km,…
27 March 2025, 8:51 am
Amai hospital theater groundbreaking sparks funding accountability debate
By Sarah Ejang In a significant event for the community, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a theater at Amai Hospital on March 26, 2025, nearly missed the presence of Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Okello Odoki Rwotlonyo. The RDC’s…
26 March 2025, 5:38 pm
Intern doctor dies while on duty at St. Joseph’s Hospital
By Otim Moses Police in Kitgum district are investigating the sudden death of an intern doctor at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Kitgum. Dr. Abaho Rodgers, 38, reportedly died on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, at around 4:23 a.m. after presenting to…
22 March 2025, 11:43 am
Preparations for the 12th edition of Kabaka’s birthday run in high gear
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, through the kingdom’s ministries and other partners, has organised the Kabaka Birthday Run, which will take place on 6th April 2025. The purpose of this…
22 March 2025, 11:24 am
Urgent need for SRHR for adolescents
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Youth Advocates Zimbabwe, organised a sensitisation workshop for journalists to support ongoing efforts to promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for all adolescents. According to Dr Roselline Achola, Technical…
19 March 2025, 2:28 pm
We are tired of treating preventable diseases-Ministry of Health
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched Sanitation Week, an initiative aimed at promoting sanitation and hygiene practices across Uganda. The launch event took place in Katanga, a densely populated slum in Kampala, and was attended by Minister…