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5 November 2025, 8:33 pm
Measles a leading cause of death among young children — MoH
By Okwong Geoffrey The Ministry of Health (MoH) has classified measles as one of the leading causes of death among young children in Uganda. Measles is a highly infectious yet vaccine-preventable disease caused by the measles virus. It spreads from…
5 November 2025, 7:23 pm
Pader district strengthens measles surveillance after outbreak in Awere
By Okwong Geoffrey Pader District has on Monday held a joint stakeholders’ meeting aimed at strengthening the surveillance and response of the District Task Force (DTF) following a recent measles outbreak in Awere subcounty. The meeting, held at the district…
1 November 2025, 4:08 pm
Mukono district receives modern ambulances to boost emergency response
By Byamukama Alozious Mukono Municipality has received two modern Type B ambulances to strengthen emergency and post-crash care services. The move follows a government review that identified Mukono as a strategic location along the busy highway to eastern Uganda and one…
31 October 2025, 10:56 am
The scars of Kiteezi: A mental health crisis
Byamukama Alozious When the Kiteezi landfill collapsed in early August 2024, it buried more than homes and lives, it buried the peace of an entire community. Over 30 people died, and thousands were left homeless. Months later, the physical wounds…
30 October 2025, 10:27 am
Health assistant warns of rising cervical cancer cases in Nansana
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Ivan Ssenono, the Health Assistant at Nansana Health Centre II, has revealed that the facility at Nabweru is recording an increasing number of cervical cancer cases. Speaking during a health talk show on 102.5 Tigers FM,…
28 October 2025, 5:14 pm
Move for her: A dance workout event to raise awareness and funds for breast canc…
By Byamukama Alozious Survivors of breast cancer, under the umbrella body of the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation (UWOCASO), have organised an awareness event named “Breast Cancer Awareness Dance Workout” scheduled for October 31st at the Hockey Grounds in Lugogo…
27 October 2025, 3:04 pm
120 people living with down syndrome registered in Bunyoro
By James Muhumuza A total of 120 individuals living with down syndrome have been registered across Bunyoro region, including six who have since passed away, according to Ms. Mildred Katusabe, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rowan’s Down Syndrome Awareness…
23 October 2025, 11:06 pm
Uganda scales up Spina Bifida support
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda will join the world to mark World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day on October 25, the country has renewed its commitment to preventing birth defects through strengthened food fortification and improved care for children born with…
23 October 2025, 11:39 am
Uganda urged to rethink maternal health strategies to save lives
By Byamukama Alozious Despite notable progress in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths, Uganda continues to lose thousands of mothers and newborns to preventable causes, health experts warned during the 5th National Safe Motherhood Conference held in Kampala. Presiding over the…
21 October 2025, 5:09 pm
Ministry of Health celebrates maternal health gains, experts call for action
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has made significant progress in improving maternal health, with maternal mortality dropping from 336 to 109 deaths per 100,000 live births per year—one of the best records in Africa, according to the Ministry of Health. Officials…