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7 May 2025, 11:17 am
UPDF troops sharpen life-saving skills in Somalia
By Otim Moses A total of seventy-nine Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have completed the Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training programme. The course, delivered by the United Nations…
5 May 2025, 2:54 pm
Uganda makes progress in nutrition, yet challenges remain
By Byamukama Alozious According to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2022, 26% of children under five years old suffer from stunting nationally, with the Karamoja region having the highest rate at 40%. Samalie Namukose, Assistant Commissioner of the…
1 May 2025, 5:01 pm
Essential drugs worth UGX 250 million delivered to Kitgum district
By Otim Moses Kitgum district on Wednesday received the fifth consignment of essential drugs worth UGX 250 million from the National Medical Stores. The consignment includes programme drugs for HIV and TB, anti-malarial medication, emergency medicines for sickle cell, as…
1 May 2025, 10:48 am
Health minister warns against misusing vaccine-distribution vehicles for trade
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, yesterday officiated the launch of the Vaccine Last-Mile Delivery Initiative at the National Medical Stores in Kajjansi, Wakiso District. The initiative aims to ensure that vaccines are delivered directly…
1 May 2025, 9:08 am
Amolatar health centre IV receives new equipment for theatre department
By Sarah Ejang and Alphonse Odur Ojok On 30 April 2025, Amolatar Health Centre IV proudly announced the acquisition of new medical equipment for its theatre department. During a briefing with local journalists, District Health Officer Dr Jimmy Odongo confirmed…
30 April 2025, 9:16 pm
Minister Aceng launches pilot programme for last-mile vaccine distribution
By Nakato Annet The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, today launched the National Medical Stores pilot programme for last-mile distribution, aimed at ensuring vaccines reach all government health facilities. She also flagged off 28 refrigerated vehicles to support…
30 April 2025, 6:04 pm
Journalists urged to prioritise drowning stories to help save lives
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists have been urged to prioritise reporting on drowning incidents in a bid to raise awareness and save lives. This call to action was made during a training session held today, 30 April 2025, at Minister’s Village…
30 April 2025, 12:15 pm
Candlelight day: Ugandans urged to eliminate HIV stigma for all
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is one of the countries in Africa and globally that has made significant efforts to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS over the past 15 years. After being discovered in 1982 in Rakai District and officially recognised…
27 April 2025, 6:25 pm
Uganda declares end of ebola outbreak, Museveni warns against witch doctors
Kampala, Uganda – April 26, 2025 By Byamukama Alozious President Yoweri Museveni has urged Ugandans to trust healthcare workers and avoid visiting witch doctors when dealing with unfamiliar diseases. In an oral message delivered through the Minister of Health, Dr…
25 April 2025, 6:17 pm
Public urged to prioritise proactive healthcare over waiting for worsening condi…
By Onyango Phillip The public has been urged to prioritise proactive healthcare rather than wait until conditions worsen. The call was made by Fred Andrew Kakooza, Chief Finance Officer of Quality Chemicals Industries Limited (Qcil), at the opening of the…