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Health
2 July 2026, 7:06 pm
Activists push to reform Uganda’s HIV law as stigma persists
By Alozious Byamukama Human rights advocates are renewing calls for reforms to Uganda’s HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, arguing that some provisions of the law have become outdated, continue to fuel stigma and discrimination against people living with…
26 June 2026, 4:06 pm
Over 80 universities join national campaign to curb sickle cell disease
By Byamukama Alozious More than 80 universities and institutions of higher learning have launched the Inter-University Sickle Cell Disease Screening and Awareness Programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening nationwide awareness, promoting routine screening, and encouraging informed reproductive health decisions among…
19 June 2026, 12:54 pm
Health ministry rallies action against sickle cell
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has renewed its commitment to tackling sickle cell disease, one of the country’s most pressing public health challenges, through expanded new-born screening, improved access to treatment, community awareness, and premarital testing. Speaking ahead of the World…
15 June 2026, 9:32 am
Uganda expands rollout of Lenacapavir as new HIV prevention hope emerges
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is expanding the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN), a long-acting HIV prevention injection, with health officials and researchers describing it as a major breakthrough in the fight against new HIV infections. The injectable drug, administered once every…
12 June 2026, 11:36 am
Healthy families through natural nutrition
In this episode the guest explains the company’s mission of promoting health and wellness through natural and organic nutritional products for women, men, children, and older adults. The discussion highlights common health challenges affecting women today and emphasizes the importance…
11 June 2026, 2:16 pm
Rising debt threatens Uganda’s health and educations sectors CSBAG, AHF warn
By Byamukama Alozious Civil society organisations have raised alarm over Uganda’s rising public debt, warning that increasing debt repayments are threatening investments in healthcare, education, agriculture and other essential public services. The concerns were raised during the launch of the…
11 June 2026, 11:35 am
New health leadership promises continuity and stronger healthcare services
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s health sector entered a new leadership phase on Wednesday as former Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng officially handed over office to the newly appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, alongside incoming ministers Dr. Charles…
11 June 2026, 10:48 am
Unsafe abortions, stigma worry health experts
By Byamukama Alozious Health experts and reproductive health advocates have raised concern over increasing stigma, misinformation and unsafe abortion practices that continue to endanger the lives of women and girls in Uganda. The concerns were raised during a Science Café…
8 June 2026, 4:23 pm
Uganda strengthens Ebola response as Ministry of Health reassures public
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has reassured Ugandans and the international community of the country’s continued commitment and capacity to contain the ongoing outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease, emphasising that the situation remains under control despite a…
2 June 2026, 2:50 pm
Uganda strengthens palliative care services with 11 ambulance donation
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has strengthened its palliative care services following the handover of 11 fully equipped mobile clinic ambulances donated through the Hope on Wheels initiative to support hospice and community outreach services across the country. The ambulances, which…