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11 November 2025, 1:26 pm
What you need to know about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
By Patrick Ssenoga Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Disability is Not Inability, we discuss Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, what they are, how they develop, and their common signs and symptoms. We also…
10 November 2025, 4:57 pm
Uganda to host global experts for 11th annual adolescent health conference
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to take centre stage in global discussions on adolescent health as experts from around the world converge in Kampala for the 11th Annual Conference of the Society of Adolescent Health. The two-day event, scheduled…
7 November 2025, 11:47 am
Growing mental health crisis among school children worry authorities
By Byamukama Alozious Mental health crisis in schools continues to worry many concern citizens, with new research and government data revealing worrying trends of substance use and emotional distress among children and adolescents. Harriet Aber Odonga from Makerere University’s School…
6 November 2025, 5:37 pm
Uganda battles rising tide of non-communicable diseases
By Byamukama Alozious The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has raised concern over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda, which now account for 35 percent of all deaths in the country. She made the remarks…
1 November 2025, 4:08 pm
Mukono district receives modern ambulances to boost emergency response
By Byamukama Alozious Mukono Municipality has received two modern Type B ambulances to strengthen emergency and post-crash care services. The move follows a government review that identified Mukono as a strategic location along the busy highway to eastern Uganda and one…
31 October 2025, 10:56 am
The scars of Kiteezi: A mental health crisis
Byamukama Alozious When the Kiteezi landfill collapsed in early August 2024, it buried more than homes and lives, it buried the peace of an entire community. Over 30 people died, and thousands were left homeless. Months later, the physical wounds…
28 October 2025, 5:14 pm
Move for her: A dance workout event to raise awareness and funds for breast canc…
By Byamukama Alozious Survivors of breast cancer, under the umbrella body of the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation (UWOCASO), have organised an awareness event named “Breast Cancer Awareness Dance Workout” scheduled for October 31st at the Hockey Grounds in Lugogo…
23 October 2025, 11:06 pm
Uganda scales up Spina Bifida support
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda will join the world to mark World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day on October 25, the country has renewed its commitment to preventing birth defects through strengthened food fortification and improved care for children born with…
23 October 2025, 11:39 am
Uganda urged to rethink maternal health strategies to save lives
By Byamukama Alozious Despite notable progress in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths, Uganda continues to lose thousands of mothers and newborns to preventable causes, health experts warned during the 5th National Safe Motherhood Conference held in Kampala. Presiding over the…
21 October 2025, 5:09 pm
Ministry of Health celebrates maternal health gains, experts call for action
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has made significant progress in improving maternal health, with maternal mortality dropping from 336 to 109 deaths per 100,000 live births per year—one of the best records in Africa, according to the Ministry of Health. Officials…