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27 March 2025, 9:57 pm
Karamoja’s healthcare crisis: communities forced to rely on informal vendors
By Byamukama Alozious The statistics in the region indicate that 22 subcounties in Karamoja lack health facilities, forcing people to travel long distances for basic medical care. Some individuals are required to walk for hours, or even up to 70km,…
27 March 2025, 8:51 am
Amai hospital theater groundbreaking sparks funding accountability debate
By Sarah Ejang In a significant event for the community, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a theater at Amai Hospital on March 26, 2025, nearly missed the presence of Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Okello Odoki Rwotlonyo. The RDC’s…
26 March 2025, 5:38 pm
Intern doctor dies while on duty at St. Joseph’s Hospital
By Otim Moses Police in Kitgum district are investigating the sudden death of an intern doctor at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Kitgum. Dr. Abaho Rodgers, 38, reportedly died on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, at around 4:23 a.m. after presenting to…
22 March 2025, 11:43 am
Preparations for the 12th edition of Kabaka’s birthday run in high gear
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, through the kingdom’s ministries and other partners, has organised the Kabaka Birthday Run, which will take place on 6th April 2025. The purpose of this…
22 March 2025, 11:24 am
Urgent need for SRHR for adolescents
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Youth Advocates Zimbabwe, organised a sensitisation workshop for journalists to support ongoing efforts to promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for all adolescents. According to Dr Roselline Achola, Technical…
19 March 2025, 2:28 pm
We are tired of treating preventable diseases-Ministry of Health
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched Sanitation Week, an initiative aimed at promoting sanitation and hygiene practices across Uganda. The launch event took place in Katanga, a densely populated slum in Kampala, and was attended by Minister…
18 March 2025, 12:23 pm
Has Uganda done enough to fight female genital mutilation practice?
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is one of the African countries facing challenges in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), particularly in rural areas. The government, in collaboration with local and international organisations, has made significant strides in combating FGM.…
17 March 2025, 6:24 pm
Sweden grants $2m to UNICEF for Uganda Ebola response
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Government of Sweden has today announced new funding to UNICEF to support the response to the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. The US$2 million contribution will be utilised by UNICEF over five…
15 March 2025, 8:33 am
A modern laboratory at Lira regional referral hospital commissioned
By Byamukama Alozious A state-of-the-art laboratory has been inaugurated at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, aiming to serve the nine districts of Lango. This development is expected to alleviate the burden of traveling to Mulago National Hospital in Kampala for diagnostic…
7 March 2025, 3:55 pm
Ministry of health flags off malaria vaccine rollout to 105 districts
By Byamukama Alozious Kampala, Uganda – The Ministry of Health has dispatched 2.7 million doses of the malaria vaccine to 105 districts, prioritising areas with high and moderate malaria transmission. This initiative, valued at $9 million, makes Uganda the first…