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3 January 2025, 9:42 pm
Hoima regional referral hospital ready for moden ICU
By Byamukama Alozious Hoima regional referral hospital has taken a significant leap forward in healthcare with the addition of a modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU). According to Acting Director Dr. Ibrahim Bwaga, a trained obstetrician, the hospital serves a vast…
14 December 2024, 9:10 am
Ugandans reflect on Philly Lutaya’s legacy
By Byamukama Alozious Ugandans gathered at the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala to commemorate the legacy of Philly Bongoley Lutaaya, a renowned musician and HIV/AIDS advocate who passed away 35 years ago. The event, hosted by UGANET, brought together activists,…
13 December 2024, 10:43 am
Experts call for collective action to end HIV by 2030
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Principal Investigator, Dr Flavia Matovu, has expressed concern about the fight against stigma among people living with HIV and AIDS in Uganda. Dr Matovu made her remarks during the AIDS Symposium at the Sheraton…
12 December 2024, 5:02 pm
NUYEN targets malaria, HIV, and TB prevention in Kitgum municipality
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Northern Uganda Youths Empowerment Network (NUYEN), with funding from Global Funds and partners, is set to test 600 children and 400 pregnant women for malaria in Pafer and Central divisions of Kitgum municipality. Mr. Solomon…
12 December 2024, 2:53 pm
CSOs push for swift response, vaccine access, and community engagement
By Byamukama Alozious Civil society organisations (CSOs) today 12th December 2024 held a press conference to address the growing Mpox outbreak in Uganda, which has significantly intensified since the country’s first confirmed case in July 2024. The outbreak was recently declared…
11 December 2024, 8:24 pm
Lira city health workers to launch malaria vaccination among children in April
By Denish Ongora Lira Health workers in Lira city are preparing to launch a malaria vaccination campaign for children in April next year. Today, officials from the Ministry of Health visited Lira city to brief health workers on the upcoming…
11 December 2024, 11:03 am
Hon. Patrick Ogwang pledged to build a public toilet for community health
By Eman Yonah Oruk This was revealed after a major concern was raised about the closure of a public latrine that had previously served approximately 1,860 business people at Iwang IKee trading centre in Tenam cell, Western ward, Kamdini town…
10 December 2024, 5:45 pm
Sanitation and water crisis sparks alarm in Kamdini town council
By Chris Woo Residents of Iwang IKee trading centre in Tenam cell, Western ward, Kamdini town council, Oyam district, have raised concerns about a potential outbreak of sanitation-related diseases due to the lack of adequate latrines in the area. The…
7 December 2024, 6:27 pm
Ngai sub county faces maternal health crisis as more women deliver at home
By Eman Yonah Oruk In Ngai sub county, a growing number of expectant mothers are being forced to deliver at home due to the long distance and poor road conditions that make reaching the local health centre nearly impossible. Ngai…
7 December 2024, 11:14 am
Palliative care association of Uganda marks 25 years
By Byamukama Alozious The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) marked 25 years of dedicated service to Ugandans with a grand event at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi. This significant milestone was celebrated by dignitaries, including the Minister of Health,…