Radio COMNETU
Health
21 February 2025, 2:02 pm
Timagi Community Medical Centre to expand facilities amid rising demand
By Daniel Ogweng and Emana Yonah Oruk Timagi Community Medical Centre is set to expand its facilities following the completion of a general hospital building to meet the increasing demand for healthcare services in Oyam district. This was revealed by…
20 February 2025, 7:22 pm
Ugandan activists rally against US aid freeze impact on HIV programmes
By Byamukama Alozious The Centre for Women Justice Uganda (CWJU) has today morning hosted an emergency meeting to discuss the continued implications of the US aid freeze on HIV advocacy and programming in Uganda. The meeting, brought together key stakeholders,…
18 February 2025, 5:58 pm
Ministry of health discharges 8 Ebola survivors
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has today announced that eight people who had contracted Ebola are now discharged from hospital after recovering from the virus. The outbreak was first reported on January 30, 2025, after a health worker…
16 February 2025, 12:31 pm
Doctors call for supplementaly budget after USAID fund freeze.
Byamukama Alozious Uganda Medical Association has expressed concerns over the USAID fund freeze, which has resulted in 3,000 health providers, including doctors, nurses, and laboratory attendants, losing their jobs. The association’s president, Herbert Lukwata, highlighted the devastating impact on TB…
14 February 2025, 3:12 pm
Kitante wellness center launched to tackle sexual health and STI management
By Byamukama Alozious A wellness center in Kampala was officially launched this morning to provide comprehensive sexual health services and STI management. The center, operated by AHF Uganda Cares, aims to address the growing need for accessible and free sexual…
13 February 2025, 7:08 pm
AHF Uganda Cares, Ministry of Health mark international condom day
By Byamukama Alozious AHF Uganda Cares, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, commemorated International Condom Day in Lukaya, Kalungu District. The event coincided with the launch of the AHF Kalungu Wellness Clinic, officiated by Hon. Paddy Kayondo, the Resident…
13 February 2025, 4:03 pm
Extend the romance: How to make rose tea from your Valentine’s flowers
By: Shadrach Bethel Afayo Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, holds special significance for many, particularly those in love. This day has a rich and fascinating history spanning over 1,500 years. It originated from the ancient Roman festival of…
11 February 2025, 2:55 pm
Uganda to celebrate international condom day amid calls for increased usage
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda joins the world in marking International Condom Day on 13th February 2025, health experts are urging the public to embrace condom use to reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies. The national commemoration will…
10 February 2025, 4:33 pm
Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero afulumiza ebyava mukunonyereza ku ddagala lya wano
By Annet Nakato Gavumenti yayuganda ng’eyita muminisitule yebyasayansi,tekinologiya nobuyiiya wamu nebannasayansi okuva kuzzi ssetendekero za gavumenti erangiridde nga bwevumbudde ebika bye dagala lya herbal bibbiri eriwonya ekifuba, ssenyiga omukambwe nendwadde endala nnyingi ezikosa amawugwe. Edagala erivumbudwa kuliko ekika kya Vidicine…
10 February 2025, 1:14 pm
Uganda’s herbs show promising results in treating acute respiratory illnes…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Minister of science, technology and innovation, Hon. Monica Musenero, has confirmed that the a clinical trial conducted in Uganda by the Makerere University Lung Institute on two locally made herbal medicines have demonstrated that they are safe…