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25 May 2026, 12:09 am
Delayed Ebola information puts deaf community at risk
By Byamukama Alozious People with hearing impairment have raised concerns over delayed access to Ebola information, warning that communication barriers are leaving many deaf Ugandans vulnerable as the country responds to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The concerns were raised during…
24 May 2026, 4:54 pm
Uganda, DRC rally regional support over Ebola outbreak
By Byamukama Alozious Health ministers and delegates from across Africa have called for stronger regional coordination and urgent action to contain the growing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain, warning that if Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo…
23 May 2026, 1:26 pm
Relief for families as Lira Hospital receives UGX 500M paediatric equipment
Dr Andrew Odur and other hospital staff receives Equipments from Kids Operating room
22 May 2026, 1:47 pm
Health experts raise alarm over rising Hepatitis B cases in Lango region,
By Dickens Aruca. Dr. Andrew Odur, the Acting director for Lira regional referral hospital has raised concern over the increasing cases of Hepatitis B in the Lango sub-region, warning that the disease is becoming a growing public health threat. Speaking…
20 May 2026, 9:01 am
Government urged to strengthen HIV prevention and protect women and girls
By Byamukama Alozious National candlelight memorial day celebrations have renewed calls for stronger HIV prevention, treatment, and protection of women and girls as leaders, health experts, activists, and young people reflected on the country’s HIV burden and remembered lives lost…
19 May 2026, 12:39 pm
Schools embrace palliative care to build compassionate communities
By Byamukama Alozious Health experts and education stakeholders are calling for the expansion of palliative care clubs in schools across Uganda, saying the initiative is transforming students into compassionate community leaders while extending support to vulnerable patients and families. Speaking…
14 May 2026, 2:41 pm
Aga Khan expands cancer treatment to Uganda amid rising cases
By Byamukama Alozious Aga Khan University has intensified efforts to strengthen Uganda’s fight against cancer as new data indicates a growing national burden affecting thousands of families across the country. During a media engagement on cancer awareness, Dr Deo Ssenkumba…
11 May 2026, 5:15 pm
Uganda faces nurse and midwife shortages amid welfare and training concerns
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s healthcare sector is facing a growing shortage of nurses and midwives, with health leaders warning that the increasing population and overwhelming workload are affecting the quality of healthcare services across the country. The concerns were raised…
9 May 2026, 10:53 am
Over 500 teeth extracted during Pader dental outreach
By Geoffrey Okwong More than 500 tooth extractions were recorded during a four-day free dental outreach conducted by Hope Smiles Uganda at Pader Health Centre III, raising concerns over poor oral health and increasing cases of tooth decay in the…
6 May 2026, 9:41 pm
Oyam leaders push for upgrade of Dicunyi Health Centre III
By Winnie Auma Leaders in Oyam District have renewed calls for the government to upgrade Dicunyi Health Centre III to Health Centre IV status, citing growing demand for improved health services in Oyam South Constituency. The LC5 Chairperson of Oyam…