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7 November 2025, 11:47 am
Growing mental health crisis among school children worry authorities
By Byamukama Alozious Mental health crisis in schools continues to worry many concern citizens, with new research and government data revealing worrying trends of substance use and emotional distress among children and adolescents. Harriet Aber Odonga from Makerere University’s School…
7 November 2025, 7:16 am
Uganda Cancer Institute Gulu records 100% rise in cancer cases
By Gift Okello The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Gulu branch has recorded a sharp rise in new cancer cases this year, registering 800 patients compared to 428 last year a 100 percent increase. Dr. Fhadil Geriga, head of the UCI…
7 November 2025, 7:06 am
Health workers warn against myths on elephantiasis
By Joyce Adokorach Health workers in the Acholi subregion are calling on the public to stop believing myths surrounding Lymphatic Filariasis, locally known as Two Apim ki Longo, a disease that causes elephantiasis and hydrocele. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday,…
6 November 2025, 5:37 pm
Uganda battles rising tide of non-communicable diseases
By Byamukama Alozious The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has raised concern over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda, which now account for 35 percent of all deaths in the country. She made the remarks…
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…