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8 November 2024, 6:59 pm
Mulekere awo okukambuwalira abakyala b’embuto.-Hon Ronald Balimwezo
bya Annet Nakato Omubaka wa Nakawa East Eng.Ronald Balimwezo alabudde abasawo mu malwaliro ga gavumenti abakambuwalira abakazi b’Embuto ababa bagenze mu Malwaro okunywa eddagala. Balimwezo okuta akaka kidiridde abakyala b’Embuto mu Nakawa okwemulugunya ku Basawo mu malwaliro ga gavumenti ababakambuwalira…
2 November 2024, 12:44 pm
Kampala boda boda riders targeted in HIV testing campaign
By Byamukama Alozious In an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Ministry of Health, Kampala Capital City Authority, and Boda Boda leadership have launched a joint campaign to test Boda Boda riders for HIV. According to Kanyike Kivili,…
31 October 2024, 6:46 pm
Uganda’s Mpox outbreak: Students and Kampala residents at high risk
By Byamukama Alozious As Mpox cases continue to rise in many parts of Uganda, students have emerged as the most affected group in the ongoing outbreak, which began in August this year. The Ministry of Health reports that individuals aged…
31 October 2024, 6:16 pm
Kitgum district receives 2nd cycle of essential medicines
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Kitgum district received the second cycle of essential medicines from the National Medical Stores on Thursday, to be distributed to all health facilities in the district. Mr. Jimmy Clay Omony, the Kitgum District Medical Supervisor, stated…
30 October 2024, 11:30 am
KCCA trains media on waste management and public health solutions
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of their ongoing efforts to promote sanitation in the city, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) held an orientation training for members of the media to equip them with solutions to various issues related to waste…
28 October 2024, 11:50 am
Uganda marks safe motherhood day: Unite for safer maternal health
By Edwin Okurmu As the country joins the rest of the world to mark Safe Motherhood Day, which is celebrated every 28th of October, all stakeholders, including government authorities, cultural and religious leaders, local leaders, parents, married couples, and NGOs,…
24 October 2024, 6:57 pm
Uganda AIDS Commission calls for renewed efforts to end HIV epidemic
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established by an Act of Parliament (Cap 206) with the mandate to overseeing, planning and coordinating HIV and AIDS prevention and control interventions throughout Uganda. In June 2017, the President of…
21 October 2024, 11:50 am
Fort Portal hospital faces challenges amid healthcare improvements
By Byamukama Alozious Fort Portal regional referral hospital is grappling with several challenges, including staff shortages, oxygen supply issues, and inadequate waste management. According to Dr. John Mali from the radiology department, the hospital lacks radiologists to interpret data, resulting…
18 October 2024, 1:32 pm
Two arrested over mysterious death of office attendant
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Police in Kitgum district are holding two suspects for having a hand in the death of an office attendant attached to Kitgum Matiti town council. They are being held at Kitgum Central Police Station. Mr. Owani…
17 October 2024, 6:03 pm
62-year-old woman found dead in Layamo subcounty
By Otim Moses Arapmoi A 62-year-old woman identified as Ms. Margret Acayo was on Wednesday at about 2:00am found dead 100 meters from her home in Paibwor village in Labongo Layamo subcounty, Kitgum district. According to the Labongo Layamo subcounty…