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2 June 2026, 2:50 pm
Uganda strengthens palliative care services with 11 ambulance donation
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has strengthened its palliative care services following the handover of 11 fully equipped mobile clinic ambulances donated through the Hope on Wheels initiative to support hospice and community outreach services across the country. The ambulances, which…
1 June 2026, 19:37
Pader leaders call for vigilance as Ebola threat raises concern
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District leaders have urged residents to remain vigilant against Ebola following reported cases in Uganda and neighbouring regions. LCV Chairperson Mr Alfred Akena, RDC Mr Boniface Pule and health official Mr Ambrose Ongwech called for…
29 May 2026, 6:09 pm
Kamuli health teams trained on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus management
By Ali lukomo Health workers and Village Health Teams (VHTs) from Kamuli District have completed a two-day training on the management and awareness of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus aimed at strengthening early detection. In a bid to control the condition,…
29 May 2026, 2:53 pm
Ebola scare: Lamwo bans public gatherings over cross-border threat
By Olweny Isaac Lamwo District authorities have banned all public gatherings, music concerts, entertainment shows and football matches as part of heightened efforts to curb the spread of the Ebola virus in the border district. Speaking on Tembo FM this…
29 May 2026, 2:23 pm
Good nutrition, antenatal care key to healthy pregnancies, mothers told
By Geoffrey Okwong Pregnant mothers in Pader District have been encouraged to prioritise good nutrition and attend antenatal care (ANC) services to improve maternal and child health outcomes and reduce complications associated with poor nutrition during pregnancy. The call was…
28 May 2026, 5:43 pm
Pregnant mothers urged to seek care at health facilities during pregnancy
Sulah Kaggwa, the Social Behaviour Change Officer at the Ministry of Health addressing the gathering.
28 May 2026, 10:28 am
Uganda closes DRC border points to curb Ebola spread
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda shares a porous 950-kilometer (KM) land border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the major ports of entry are Mpondwe, the busiest crossing that is vital for trade and access into the mineral-rich North…
27 May 2026, 8:05 pm
Health Advocates Call for Greater Political Commitment Amid Healthcare Funding C…
Health advocates have called for stronger political will and increased prioritization of healthcare services to ensure vulnerable communities continue accessing essential treatment despite growing funding constraints. Speaking during a discussion on healthcare access and financing, Buki Williams of Akina Mamawa…
27 May 2026, 4:23 pm
Journalists trained on outbreak reporting
Byamukama Alozious Health officials have said Uganda remains on high alert and continues to strengthen its preparedness and response systems following the recent Ebola outbreak in the region. The remarks were made during a training on epidemic preparedness and response…
27 May 2026, 12:41 pm
Unsafe abortions continue to put women at risk as experts call for support and a…
Byamukama Alozious Health experts have called for increased support, accurate sexual and reproductive health information, and access to skilled care to reduce the dangers associated with unsafe abortions, especially among teenagers and vulnerable women. The calls were made during a…