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8 April 2025, 8:38 am
Tee-kworo maternity hospital has reached 65% of its completion stage
By Odong Daniel Tee-Kworo Maternity Hospital in Buluji village, Otaka parish, Lamiyo subcounty in Agago district has reached 65% completion, with projections indicating it will be commissioned in October 2025. The facility, officially named the Kworo–Sonic Healthcare Foundation Hospital, is…
7 April 2025, 8:44 pm
Giving sight to tiny fighters: Mbale’s fight against preemie blindness
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In eastern Uganda, at the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, a new chapter of hope has begun for the tiniest and most vulnerable members of the community – premature babies. The launch of the “Hope and Vision”…
7 April 2025, 12:59 pm
Over 400 reportedly killed by alcohol related illness in Kotido
By Stanly Ebele A report by the Karamoja Peace and Environmental Protection Service (Kapeps Ministry) has revealed that 498 people died due to alcohol-related causes and starvation. The report, covering a period of 15 years from 2008 to 2023, indicates…
6 April 2025, 1:23 pm
Kabaka launches 2025 birthday run with thousands, despite downpour
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, arrived at Mengo Palace at around 7:00 AM to send off thousands of participants in the 5-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and 21-kilometre races. The Kabaka was accompanied by his…
5 April 2025, 6:06 PM
Dr. Ambrosoli hospital receives specialised beds for maternity and NICU wards
By Freeman Canogura Dr Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital in Kalongo has received a donation of 40 specialised patient beds and 100 high-quality mattresses from the Gould Family Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation dedicated to improving maternal and child health in sub-Saharan…
5 April 2025, 1:27 pm
Fohow International’s appeal for community wellness in Uganda
By Odur Alphonse On 5th April 2025 at the Town View Hotel in Amolatar, Professor Alex Wang of Fohow International Business School addressed a gathering of distributors affiliated with Fohow International, urging them to focus on businesses that can meaningfully…
4 April 2025, 8:17 pm
Kabaka birthday run, leaders urge everyone to participate
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the day for the Kabaka Birthday Run approaches, leaders from various parts of the country have expressed their support for the campaign. His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Kabaka of Buganda, has dedicated this…
3 April 2025, 9:23 am
Gov’t launches malaria vaccine campaign in Apac district
By Sarah Ejang and Olomo Joshua In a significant step towards combating malaria, over 135 children under the age of five were vaccinated yesterday during the launch of the R21/Matrix Malaria Vaccine initiative at Boma Ground in Apac municipality. Spearheaded…
1 April 2025, 8:57 pm
Leaders continue to urge Ugandans to participate in the Kabaka’s birthday…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the day for celebrating the Kabaka’s 70th birthday on 13th April 2025 approaches, leaders in various capacities have encouraged everyone to participate in this campaign to fight HIV/AIDS. Speaking to journalists in Kawempe Division, Kampala district,…
31 March 2025, 11:51
Pimar walks for life: community rallies to end malaria deaths
By Opio Terensio Pimar Charity Foundation Uganda, in conjunction with the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria and the Government, organised a walk against malaria on 29th March 2025 at Bongtiko sub county, Pader district, under the theme “No One Should…