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5 November 2025, 8:33 pm
Measles a leading cause of death among young children — MoH
By Okwong Geoffrey The Ministry of Health (MoH) has classified measles as one of the leading causes of death among young children in Uganda. Measles is a highly infectious yet vaccine-preventable disease caused by the measles virus. It spreads from…
5 November 2025, 7:23 pm
Pader district strengthens measles surveillance after outbreak in Awere
By Okwong Geoffrey Pader District has on Monday held a joint stakeholders’ meeting aimed at strengthening the surveillance and response of the District Task Force (DTF) following a recent measles outbreak in Awere subcounty. The meeting, held at the district…
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…
23 August 2025, 1:11 pm
Families urged to prioritise health and sanitation facilities
By Geoffrey Okwong Families in Pader District have been urged to prioritise good health and sanitation practices in their homes to reduce the prevalence of diseases and the burden they place on communities. The advice was given on Thursday, 22…
8 April 2025, 8:38 am
Tee-kworo maternity hospital has reached 65% of its completion stage
By Odong Daniel Tee-Kworo Maternity Hospital in Buluji village, Otaka parish, Lamiyo subcounty in Agago district has reached 65% completion, with projections indicating it will be commissioned in October 2025. The facility, officially named the Kworo–Sonic Healthcare Foundation Hospital, is…