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4 February 2026, 7:21 pm
Amolatar receives HB electrophoresis machine from Catherine Phil Initiative
By Sarah Ejang and Desire Ocen Amolatar receives HB electrophoresis machine On 4 February 2026, the Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Initiative donated its third HB electrophoresis machine to Amolatar, following previous donations to Apac and Lira. The District Health Officer…
4 February 2026, 11:08 am
CHEWs expand family planning access as community implant services grow
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding equitable access to quality family planning services, particularly for underserved and hard-to-reach communities, as Uganda works towards its national target of achieving a 50 percent modern contraceptive…
1 February 2026, 8:15 pm
Doctor urges women to prioritise health as fibroids remain poorly understood
By Ronald Ssemagonja Women and girls have been encouraged to prioritise their health, as the exact cause of uterine fibroids remains unknown. Speaking during a health-focused interview with journalists in Kampala, Dr Fred Kakooza of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital explained…
31 January 2026, 10:09 pm
Climate change heat poses risks to pregnant women
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Daniel Odongo Medical experts in Apac District have raised concerns over growing health risks facing pregnant women and the general public as climate change fuels prolonged heatwaves and extreme temperatures across the region. Health officials…
27 January 2026, 5:17 pm
Uganda strengthens routine immunisation amid outbreaks, funding pressure
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to routine immunisation as a critical pillar of public health, even as the country faces recurrent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, reduced partner funding, and rising misinformation about vaccines. Speaking…
23 January 2026, 3:32 pm
Climate change, flooding fuel disease outbreaks across Africa – WHO
By Byamukama Alozious The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has warned that climate change, flooding, and population displacement are accelerating the spread of cholera and other deadly diseases across parts of Africa, particularly in Southern Africa. Speaking during a…
2 January 2026, 10:01 pm
Uganda AIDS Commission partners with Lango leaders to combat HIV/AIDS
By Winnie Auma Uganda AIDS Commission, in partnership with the Lango Cultural Institution, has launched an intensified campaign against HIV/AIDS in the Lango Sub-region. The partnership, according to the Head of Partnerships at Uganda AIDS Commission, Tom Etii, follows a…
29 December 2025, 5:53 pm
Lira city and Oyam district hard hit by HIV, experts sound alarm
By Winnie Auma Lira City has been ranked highest for HIV prevalence in the Lango sub-region, according to a 2024 report released by the Uganda AIDS Commission. The report indicates that Lira City leads with 61,300 infections, followed by Oyam…
24 December 2025, 3:32 pm
Uganda launches distribution of 25.8 million mosquito nets to combat malaria sur…
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s Ministry of Health has launched the distribution of 25.8 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets across 130 districts, targeting protection for 8.5 million people against malaria, the continent’s leading killer disease. The campaign prioritises vulnerable groups, including pregnant…
22 December 2025, 8:20 pm
Government launches nationwide distribution of mosquito nets
By Nakato Annet The Ministry of Health, together with the National Medical Stores (NMS), has launched a nationwide campaign to distribute mosquito nets aimed at reducing malaria infections across Uganda. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Health, Jane Ruth…