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11 December 2024, 11:03 am
Hon. Patrick Ogwang pledged to build a public toilet for community health
By Eman Yonah Oruk This was revealed after a major concern was raised about the closure of a public latrine that had previously served approximately 1,860 business people at Iwang IKee trading centre in Tenam cell, Western ward, Kamdini town…
10 December 2024, 5:45 pm
Sanitation and water crisis sparks alarm in Kamdini town council
By Chris Woo Residents of Iwang IKee trading centre in Tenam cell, Western ward, Kamdini town council, Oyam district, have raised concerns about a potential outbreak of sanitation-related diseases due to the lack of adequate latrines in the area. The…
7 December 2024, 6:27 pm
Ngai sub county faces maternal health crisis as more women deliver at home
By Eman Yonah Oruk In Ngai sub county, a growing number of expectant mothers are being forced to deliver at home due to the long distance and poor road conditions that make reaching the local health centre nearly impossible. Ngai…
7 December 2024, 11:14 am
Palliative care association of Uganda marks 25 years
By Byamukama Alozious The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) marked 25 years of dedicated service to Ugandans with a grand event at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi. This significant milestone was celebrated by dignitaries, including the Minister of Health,…
7 December 2024, 10:06 am
Journalists trained to report on sexual and reproductive health rights
By Nakkazi Mercy KAMPALA, UGANDA – In an effort to improve the quality of reporting on sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Uganda, journalists from various media outlets have participated in an extensive training programme. The session, led by…
6 December 2024, 7:13 pm
Children under 5 to benefit from maleria vaccine
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to introduce the malaria vaccine, R21, in April 2025, becoming the 19th country to do so. This initiative is particularly significant, as Uganda ranks third globally in malaria cases and eighth in malaria-related deaths.…
1 December 2024, 5:38 pm
Uganda marks World AIDS Day, pledges to end AIDS by 2030
By Ronald Ssemagonja World AIDS Day is commemorated globally to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and to mourn those who have lost their lives to the disease. Established in 1988, this day…
29 November 2024, 4:11 pm
Public urged to support data collectors during malaria survey
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), has launched the Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) to assess the impact of malaria control measures. The survey, running from December 2024 to January 2025,…
28 November 2024, 3:22 pm
Minister Kawooya calls for focus on TB and Leprosy prevention
By Byamukama Alozious Minister of Health for State General Duties, Hanifa Kawooya Bangirana, emphasised the need to focus on prevention and digitalisation of patient data at the 7th annual tuberculosis and leprosy conference. The conference brought together stakeholders to reflect…
27 November 2024, 4:22 pm
Kagadi Community Hall closed over lack of toilet facilities
By James Muhumuza A toilet is a piece of sanitary hardware that collects human waste such as urine and feces, and sometimes toilet paper, usually for disposal. The Kagadi district council has decided to close the Kagadi Community Hall due…