Ministry of Health

4 July 2024, 3:42 pm

Government bans traditional birth attendants for unprofessional practices

By James Muhumuza In Uganda, traditional birth attendants (TBAs), once valued for their community roles in childbirth, are now banned from assisting expectant mothers due to concerns over professionalism and healthcare outcomes. The Ugandan government, through the Ministry of Health,…

20 February 2024, 7:36 am

Rising HIV Infection Rates among Kagadi Youth Raise Concerns for Health Official…

In Kagadi, health officials, led by Kugonza Anatoli Kabagambe of Kagadi General Hospital, are increasingly alarmed by the surge in HIV infections among youths aged 18 to 25, particularly among girls. Kabagambe, an ambassador in the fight against HIV and…