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17 December 2025, 20:37
Over 15 unlicensed clinics shut down in Lira and Dokolo
By Winnie Auma Allied health professionals in Uganda have shut down more than 15 unlicensed private clinics in Lira City, Lira District and Dokolo District. The Lango Regional Supervisor for the Allied Health Professionals Council, Nicholas Otto, said the team…
15 December 2025, 3:48 pm
Every woman counts: Promoting early detection and life-saving cancer awareness
By Regina Nassanga Women Let’s Talk | Every Thursday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Women Let’s Talk, we hosted Ms Gertrude Nakigudde, CEO of the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation (UWOCASO). She discussed the current state of women’s cancers…
15 December 2025, 3:31 pm
Empowered youth, healthier women: Raising awareness on cervical cancer preventio…
By Wilex Mukisa Youth Talk Show | Every Saturday 2:00–3:30 PM This episode of the Youth Talk Show focuses on cervical cancer and what every young woman should know about prevention and early detection. Listen to this informative radio programme,…
15 December 2025, 3:01 pm
Regional hospitals achieve full coverage with mobile TB clinics
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has expanded access to tuberculosis (TB) services with the launch of 11 new mobile TB clinic trucks, bringing the total number of mobile units to 16 and ensuring coverage across the country’s 16 regional referral hospitals.…
12 December 2025, 10:49 am
Intern doctors threaten to suspend emergency services over unpaid allowances
By Ronald Ssemagonja The standoff between intern medical doctors and the Ministry of Health has escalated after the Federation of Uganda Medical Interns threatened to withdraw all emergency services across the 74 hospitals where they are stationed. The warning was…
11 December 2025, 7:42 pm
Health leaders call for stronger human resources, financing, and prevention
By Byamukama Alozious During the launch of the Annual Health Sector Performance Report for the 2024/25 financial year, top health sector leaders warned that Uganda’s ambitions for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will not be achieved without strengthening human resources, health…
11 December 2025, 10:17 am
Uganda and United States sign $2.3 billion health cooperation agreement
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda and the United States have signed a landmark five-year, $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving health services and strengthening national systems. The agreement, signed yesterday in Kampala under…
10 December 2025, 11:04
Hydrocele patients in Pader receive life-changing free surgery
By Ekel Bonny Daniel A life-changing health intervention is underway in Pader District and across the Acholi Sub-region, as numerous patients living with hydrocele and elephantiasis receive free medical care, thanks to a partnership between Sightsavers and the Ministry of…
5 December 2025, 5:00 pm
Gulu residents flock to free medical camp
By Okello Gift Residents in Gulu City are welcoming much-needed healthcare relief as the Safari Uganda Baati Foundation rolls out its first free medical camp. The two-day outreach, which began on 4 December 2025, is offering diagnostics, laboratory tests, and…
4 December 2025, 20:32
Tooro Kingdom, AHF hold youth dialogue to accelerate the fight against HIV/AIDS
Tooro Kingdom Premier Calvin Rwomiire and AHF officials pose for a photo with the youth after a productive meeting on breaking the chains of HIV/AIDS in the Kingdom. By Kaboha Augustine As part of its belated World AIDS Day activities,…