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Health
16 July 2026, 12:03 pm
Government discharges last Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease survivor as Uganda nea…
Byamukama Alozious The Government has discharged the last Ebola survivor from the Mulago National isolation centre at Mulago National Referral Hospital, bringing Uganda a step closer to officially ending the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease outbreak. Speaking during the discharge ceremony…
14 July 2026, 10:56 am
Civil society demands stronger action against HIV stigma and workplace discrimin…
By Byamukama Alozious Civil society organisations advocating for the rights of people living with HIV have called for stronger enforcement of laws protecting people living with HIV, warning that persistent stigma, discrimination, and harmful public narratives are threatening Uganda’s progress…
8 July 2026, 7:50 pm
Nalowooza Allen: Living through a difficult choice
By Byamukama Alozious At just 18 years old, Nalowoza Allen (not real name) found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy while she was still in school. Afraid of stigma, worried about disappointing her family, and uncertain about her future, she made…
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calls for reforms to Uganda’s HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, arguing that some provisions of the law are outdated, continue to fuel stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV,…
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…