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27 May 2026, 8:05 pm
Health Advocates Call for Greater Political Commitment Amid Healthcare Funding C…
Health advocates have called for stronger political will and increased prioritization of healthcare services to ensure vulnerable communities continue accessing essential treatment despite growing funding constraints. Speaking during a discussion on healthcare access and financing, Buki Williams of Akina Mamawa…
27 May 2026, 4:23 pm
Journalists trained on outbreak reporting
Byamukama Alozious Health officials have said Uganda remains on high alert and continues to strengthen its preparedness and response systems following the recent Ebola outbreak in the region. The remarks were made during a training on epidemic preparedness and response…
27 May 2026, 12:41 pm
Unsafe abortions continue to put women at risk as experts call for support and a…
Byamukama Alozious Health experts have called for increased support, accurate sexual and reproductive health information, and access to skilled care to reduce the dangers associated with unsafe abortions, especially among teenagers and vulnerable women. The calls were made during a…
27 May 2026, 11:49 am
Serum triglycerides: When should you worry about your blood fat levels?
Triglycerides are among the most common types of fat found in the blood. In normal amounts, they are essential because the body uses them for energy. However, when triglyceride levels remain high over time, they can increase the risk of…
25 May 2026, 12:21 pm
Youths urge Parliament to prioritise funding for menstrual health, girls’ dign…
By Byamukama Alozious Young people and health advocates have called on the Government of Uganda to urgently prioritise menstrual health management through increased funding, stronger policies, improved sanitation facilities and affordable menstrual products to protect the dignity and future of…
25 May 2026, 12:09 am
Delayed Ebola information puts deaf community at risk
By Byamukama Alozious People with hearing impairment have raised concerns over delayed access to Ebola information, warning that communication barriers are leaving many deaf Ugandans vulnerable as the country responds to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The concerns were raised during…
24 May 2026, 4:54 pm
Uganda, DRC rally regional support over Ebola outbreak
By Byamukama Alozious Health ministers and delegates from across Africa have called for stronger regional coordination and urgent action to contain the growing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain, warning that if Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo…
20 May 2026, 9:01 am
Government urged to strengthen HIV prevention and protect women and girls
By Byamukama Alozious National candlelight memorial day celebrations have renewed calls for stronger HIV prevention, treatment, and protection of women and girls as leaders, health experts, activists, and young people reflected on the country’s HIV burden and remembered lives lost…
19 May 2026, 12:39 pm
Schools embrace palliative care to build compassionate communities
By Byamukama Alozious Health experts and education stakeholders are calling for the expansion of palliative care clubs in schools across Uganda, saying the initiative is transforming students into compassionate community leaders while extending support to vulnerable patients and families. Speaking…
14 May 2026, 2:41 pm
Aga Khan expands cancer treatment to Uganda amid rising cases
By Byamukama Alozious Aga Khan University has intensified efforts to strengthen Uganda’s fight against cancer as new data indicates a growing national burden affecting thousands of families across the country. During a media engagement on cancer awareness, Dr Deo Ssenkumba…