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Health
11 May 2026, 5:15 pm
Uganda faces nurse and midwife shortages amid welfare and training concerns
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s healthcare sector is facing a growing shortage of nurses and midwives, with health leaders warning that the increasing population and overwhelming workload are affecting the quality of healthcare services across the country. The concerns were raised…
9 May 2026, 10:53 am
Over 500 teeth extracted during Pader dental outreach
By Geoffrey Okwong More than 500 tooth extractions were recorded during a four-day free dental outreach conducted by Hope Smiles Uganda at Pader Health Centre III, raising concerns over poor oral health and increasing cases of tooth decay in the…
6 May 2026, 9:41 pm
Oyam leaders push for upgrade of Dicunyi Health Centre III
By Winnie Auma Leaders in Oyam District have renewed calls for the government to upgrade Dicunyi Health Centre III to Health Centre IV status, citing growing demand for improved health services in Oyam South Constituency. The LC5 Chairperson of Oyam…
5 May 2026, 2:37 pm
Kevin Acila: The biblical Bartimaeus of our generation
By Frank Oyugi AMOLATAR — Under a bright but slightly overcast sky, we begin a journey of over 100 kilometres towards the heart of Uganda: Amolatar District. We are on a mission to document the remarkable story of Kevin Acila—a…
5 May 2026, 12:26 pm
A conversation with Dorcus Maloba on mental health
By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday, 3:30–5:00 p.m. From founding the CHADASH Global Centre to serving as Associate Executive Director at CHASE-i, Dorcus Maloba stands out as a transformative leader in Uganda’s mental health sector. In this…
4 May 2026, 6:48 pm
Residents urged to improve oral hygiene amid rising tooth decay cases
By Geoffrey Okwong Residents have been urged to adopt improved oral hygiene practices following a rise in cases of dental caries within the community. Dr Grace Ainembabazi made the call during a dental outreach at Pader Health Centre III, where…
2 May 2026, 4:26 pm
Amolatar woman regains sight after 13 years of blindness
By Finellah Akullu Opio A 30-year-old woman from Amolatar District has regained her sight after battling cataract blindness for about 13 years. Kevin Acila, a resident of Akwon Parish in Etam Subcounty, developed Cataract, an eye condition at the age…
1 May 2026, 2:18 pm
Kevin Acila’s sight restored after blindness, inspiring hope and family resili…
By Sarah Ejang In 2026, a successful surgery at Amolatar Health Centre IV restored Kevin’s vision, opening a new chapter filled with joy and possibility, her journey highlights the power of family solidarity, community care, and the transformative impact of…
28 April 2026, 3:36 pm
Pushing youth voices into policy as government targets SRHR gaps
By Byamukama Alozious The State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has called for urgent, coordinated action to address sexual and reproductive health challenges affecting young people, saying Uganda must invest more in youth-focused services and partnerships to…
28 April 2026, 10:49 am
TORREWODE screens over 100 women for fistula in Kotido outreach
By Prosper Gibolo Over 100 women and girls from the districts of Kotido, Kaabong and Abim have benefited from free fistula screening services. The free screening exercise, organised by TORREWODE in conjunction with the Kotido District Health Department, was held…