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Health
6 September 2025, 22:37
Journalists pledge support for children living with spina bifida and hydrocephal…
By Ali Lukomo Journalists have pledged to work closely with communities and organisations to raise awareness and provide support for children living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. This commitment came after moving testimonies about the challenges parents face in caring…
6 September 2025, 1:27 pm
Health minister attributes high disease burden in the North to poor practices
By Okwong Geoffery Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has criticised communities in northern Uganda, particularly in the Acholi and Lango subregions, for poor health practices that continue to drive the spread of preventable diseases. Speaking during World…
3 September 2025, 12:39 pm
Pabbo residents urged to construct latrines to prevent cholera outbreak
By Okello Gift Communities in Pabbo Sub-county, Amuru District, have been urged to construct latrines in their homes to improve sanitation and curb the spread of diseases such as cholera. Walter Okello Atube, in charge of Pabbo Health Centre III,…
2 September 2025, 5:30 pm
Doctors protest ruling granting pharmacists equal hospital leadership roles
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has opposed a recent ruling by the Equal Opportunities Commission Tribunal that granted pharmacists the right to hold leadership positions traditionally reserved for doctors, such as hospital directors. The case arose when…
1 September 2025, 5:43 pm
Gulu Cancer Institute welcomes new head Dr. Geriga Fhadil
By Okello Gift The Gulu Cancer Institute has officially welcomed a new head, Dr. Geriga Fhadil, appointed by the Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala. The handover ceremony took place on Monday, 1 September 2025, at the institute’s premises in Gulu.…
31 August 2025, 13:59
Miss Pader beauty pageant promotes mental health awareness in Pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel The Miss Pader Beauty Pageant successfully concluded a two-day mental health awareness campaign, bringing together hundreds of community members at the Pader Mayor’s Garden. This year’s event, themed “Don’t suffer in silence: a call away for…
31 August 2025, 12:19 pm
Kotido joins Uganda in cancer awareness, fundraising run
By Stanley Ebele Corporate workers of Kotido district and Centenary bank on Sunday joined the rest of the country in a cancer awareness run. The run was meant to raise community awareness about cancer but also fundraise for Uganda Rotary…
31 August 2025, 11:15 am
Cervical cancer survivors praise URDT project for lifesaving interventions
By James Muhumuza The survivors and project leaders have jointly called for increased awareness and continued community participation in cervical cancer screening and treatment to save more lives. Cervical cancer survivors in the Greater Kibaale region have praised the Uganda…
29 August 2025, 6:44 pm
Pentecostal leaders join Uganda’s HIV response to reach millions of believers
By Byamukama Alozious Pentecostal faith leaders from across Central Uganda have joined forces with health experts in a new drive to strengthen the country’s fight against HIV. The engagement, held at Exceller Chapel in Kanyanya, Kampala, brought together Pentecostal church…
29 August 2025, 5:58 pm
MOH embraces integration strategy to fight HIV/AIDS stigma in hospitals
By Mosh Ddamba The Ministry of Health (MOH), in partnership with Uganda Cares and Community Power Voices (CPV), held a community dialogue at TLC Kamwokya aimed at combating stigma against HIV/AIDS and TB-affected persons through an integration strategy. The event…