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11 June 2025, 4:57 pm
Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario Urges Clan Heads to Combat Negative Vaccination Discourse…
By Sarah Ejang On Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, during a specially organized meeting of clan heads at Lira City Hall, Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario, the Minister of Health under the Lango cultural institution, made a significant plea. He urged clan…
31 May 2025, 11:52 am
Uganda Cancer Institute to continue fighting cervical cancer in cities
By Ronald Ssemagonja Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Uganda. In response, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), through its Head of Community Cancer Services, Dr. Alfred Jatho, addressed the media at the…
29 May 2025, 4:38 pm
Third population-based HIV impact assessment launched
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024/2025 has been launched to evaluate the effectiveness of HIV treatment and prevention programs in the country. During the launch at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Wandegeya, Kampala, Dr.…
29 May 2025, 09:46
Health centre closure in Pader sparks community concern
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Residents of Paiula subcounty in Pader district have been left stranded for nearly three months following the closure of Paiula Health Centre II due to a lack of qualified clinical staff, sparking fears over growing health…
28 May 2025, 9:12 pm
Kasengejje schools unite to commemorate menstrual hygiene day
By Byamukama Alozious Schools in the Kasengejje community gathered to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day, with participants including Kasengejje Primary School, St. Charles Primary School, Tavia School, and Ihsaan Junior School. The event focused on empowering girls and promoting effective menstrual…
28 May 2025, 1:03 am
Uganda marks emergency medicine day urges urgent investment in care
By Bymukama Alozious On the first-ever Emergency Medicine Day, the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders issued a strong call for urgent development and investment in Uganda’s emergency medical care system. Despite some progress since the 2018 emergency care system…
23 May 2025, 6:59 pm
Gulu Catholic Priest Dies in Freak Accident
By Emmy Daniel Ojara Reverend Father Matthew reportedly collapsed earlier on Friday at Christ the King Catholic Parish in Kitgum and was later confirmed dead from Kitgum General Hospital where he was rushed for treatment. Gulu Catholic Archdiocese is mourning…
17 May 2025, 5:00 pm
90% of boreholes in Lira city contaminated
By Denis Okello Lira Water from nearly 90% of boreholes in Lira city has been found to be unsafe for human consumption, according to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). Gerazio Tukahirwa, NWSC manager for the Lira branch, revealed…
17 May 2025, 12:51 pm
Women’s Pro Bono Initiative urges government action after Trump orders
By Nakato Annet Uganda continues to feel the ripple effects of executive orders issued by former US President Donald Trump, which led to the suspension of funding to multiple countries. Among the hardest hit is Uganda, where vital sectors such…
14 May 2025, 5:10 pm
Uganda receives 48 mobile X-ray machines to combat TB
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has received 48 portable digital X-ray systems fitted with computer-aided detection (CAD) software, donated by the US government through PEPFAR and USAID, to enhance tuberculosis (TB) screening across the country. These machines will…