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16 August 2025, 21:04
The Big Fix Uganda vaccinates over 200 pets against rabies in Pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel More than 200 dogs and cats in Pader District received free vaccinations and treatment during a mass veterinary outreach organised by The Big Fix Uganda, aimed at combating rabies and reducing stray animal populations. The event,…
15 August 2025, 5:01 am
Outcry in Apac over alleged sale of donated blood
By Sarah Acio Acak In Apac District, a wave of mistrust is threatening the lifeline of Uganda’s health system — voluntary blood donation. What began as whispers in the community has now escalated into open defiance, with some residents refusing…
13 August 2025, 9:39 pm
Uganda to host cancer and palliative care conference on prevention
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to bring together leading minds in health, research, and policy for the Fifth Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care, scheduled for 10–12 September at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. Organised by the Ministry of…
9 August 2025, 4:14 pm
Strengthening action on NCDs, food safety, SRHR, and health equity
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health of Uganda, together with the Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), has officially launched the 2nd Uganda National Conference on Health, Human Rights and Development (UCHD 2025), scheduled to take place…
9 August 2025, 2:01 pm
African advocates push for laws to end criminalisation of reproductive health se…
By Byamukama Alozious During the 3rd Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Baraza 2025, health advocates stated that restrictive laws rooted in colonial history continue to expose women and girls across Africa to criminal prosecution for seeking reproductive health services—a trend that…
9 August 2025, 12:48 pm
Afya na Haki launches repropulse dashboard to track reproductive health cases
By Byamukama Alozious Afya na Haki, a rights-based organisation known for its advocacy on sexual and reproductive health rights among other health and social justice concerns, has developed a platform called Repropulse to track and analyse reproductive justice cases across…
4 August 2025, 3:27 pm
UCI specialist warns against using kaveras for food handling amid rising cancer…
By Dickens Aruca A public health specialist at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has cautioned the public against the use of polythene bags, commonly known as kaveras, for storing or handling food, citing a growing link to rising cancer cases…
4 August 2025, 1:14 pm
50 children to undergo heart surgery abroad; KCCA warns politicians on posters
By Ronald Ssemagonja In a powerful show of compassion and partnership, the Indian Association Uganda, in collaboration with organisations such as Ruparelia Group, Plascon, Airtel, Rotary Kamoal Ssese Islands, and others, has launched a life-saving initiative to support children suffering…
4 August 2025, 1:01 pm
Young women called to embrace HIV prevention ring
By Byamukama Alozious The Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DVR), one of HIV prevention method for women, is facing low uptake in Uganda despite being hailed as a game-changer in the country’s fight against new infections Many young women and girls continue…
31 July 2025, 7:59 pm
Rising prostate cancer cases worry health experts in Lango subregion
By Dickens Odiko Health experts are raising concerns over the increasing cases of prostate cancer in the Lango subregion, following recent findings during a free medical camp organised by Mr. Benard Otim. Dr. Richard Ekwan, a public health specialist at…