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5 April 2025, 6:06 PM
Dr. Ambrosoli hospital receives specialised beds for maternity and NICU wards
By Freeman Canogura Dr Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital in Kalongo has received a donation of 40 specialised patient beds and 100 high-quality mattresses from the Gould Family Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation dedicated to improving maternal and child health in sub-Saharan…
5 April 2025, 1:27 pm
Fohow International’s appeal for community wellness in Uganda
By Odur Alphonse On 5th April 2025 at the Town View Hotel in Amolatar, Professor Alex Wang of Fohow International Business School addressed a gathering of distributors affiliated with Fohow International, urging them to focus on businesses that can meaningfully…
4 April 2025, 8:17 pm
Kabaka birthday run, leaders urge everyone to participate
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the day for the Kabaka Birthday Run approaches, leaders from various parts of the country have expressed their support for the campaign. His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Kabaka of Buganda, has dedicated this…
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…