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20 March 2026, 3:55 pm
Kamwokya residents join growing opposition to EU health agreement
Byamukama Alozious Residents of Kamwokya have joined other Ugandan communities in speaking out against a controversial European Union-linked health agreement, warning that it could limit access to affordable medicines and health technologies. The concerns follow issues raised in a report…
18 March 2026, 4:26 pm
Ugandans urged to seek early medical care and avoid self-medication
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa All Ugandans have been urged to seek medical attention from health facilities before illnesses worsen, and to avoid the habit of buying and using medicine without first consulting qualified health workers. Experts warn that self-medication can…
17 March 2026, 5:08 pm
Simple hygiene practices cut maternal sepsis by 32% in Uganda, Malawi Study
Byamukama Alozious A major study conducted in Uganda and Malawi has found that simple, low-cost hygiene and clinical practices can reduce maternal sepsis by 32 percent, offering a practical pathway to saving the lives of women during and after childbirth.…
16 March 2026, 10:54 am
Experts warn of growing nutrition crisis in workplaces as sedentary lifestyles f…
Byamukama Alozious Nutrition experts have warned that changing work patterns and sedentary lifestyles are contributing to a growing nutrition crisis in Uganda, with poor dietary habits in workplaces increasingly linked to rising cases of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and other non-communicable…
12 March 2026, 6:35 pm
UBOS releases Malaria Report
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) today released a report on malaria. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi, commended UBOS for their work. “I want to thank and…
10 March 2026, 7:17 pm
Gulu launches massive Mosquito Net distribution as 70% of Children test positive…
By Gift Okello Local leaders in Gulu District have officially launched the distribution of 1,686 bales of government-supplied treated mosquito nets in a major effort to combat a worsening malaria crisis that has seen 70 percent of children testing positive…
9 March 2026, 5:56 pm
Ugandan health advocates warn weak pandemic agreement could deepen global inequa…
Byamukama Alozious Health activists and civil society leaders in Uganda have urged the European Commission and other high-income countries to stop blocking equity provisions in negotiations to finalize the pathogen-sharing system under the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement. Speaking during…
5 March 2026, 3:48 pm
Malaria still a major threat to pregnant women in Africa- Study
By Byamukama Alozious Malaria during pregnancy remains a leading contributor to maternal anaemia and its associated complications across much of sub-Saharan Africa. A new study highlights that malaria continues to be one of the primary causes of anaemia among pregnant…
5 March 2026, 12:46 pm
Can Uganda curb rising obesity amid rapidly changing diets and lifestyles?
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is facing a growing public health challenge driven by changes in diet, work patterns, and daily lifestyles. According to Kamara Daniel, a nutritionist, the rising number of overweight and obese people in the country reflects not…
5 March 2026, 12:42 pm
Lira City sees 3% drop in HIV prevalence rate
By Winnie Auma The rate of HIV infection in Lira City has reduced by 3% in the last two years. The Lira City Health Educator, Robert Ogwal, said the rate of HIV infection in the city is currently reducing as…