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14 October 2026, 4:38 pm
Embrace people living with mental health conditions
By Ssenoga Patrick Mr Edward Tahura, a medic and councillor representing persons living with mental health conditions, says continuous community sensitisation can play a significant role in reducing stigma surrounding mental health. He explains that people experiencing mental health challenges…
14 October 2026, 12:25 pm
Harmful cultural norms hindering palliative care to persons with disabilities
By Ssenoga Patrick According to Dr Joyce Zalwango of the Palliative Care Association of Uganda, some cultural beliefs and practices have contributed to the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Uganda. She notes that different cultures have norms and…
13 October 2026, 5:33 pm
Climate crisis raises flood risks as Kampala rains claim Two lives and hit Wakis…
By Byamukama Alozious Two people have died and property has been damaged after heavy rains flooded parts of Kampala and the surrounding metropolitan area, renewing concerns about the region’s preparedness for increasingly dangerous weather. The deaths occurred on Sunday, October…
12 October 2026, 12:24 pm
OPINION: Uganda must strengthen cancer prevention as cases rise across Africa
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda needs to strengthen cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis to reduce avoidable deaths, as new international research warns that the burden of cancer is growing across Africa. A study published in The Lancet Oncology in 2026…
10 October 2026, 11:18 pm
From pain relief to dignity: Uganda reflects on palliative care gaps
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has renewed calls for improved palliative care services to ensure that people living with serious illnesses receive adequate pain relief, emotional support and dignified care, as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate…
3 October 2026, 6:13 pm
Youth programme explores parenting, child upbringing and responsibilities
In this episode of the Youth Programme, host Willex Mukisa engages Sandra Baganda, former Miss Tourism in Buganda Kingdom, and Mugambwa Robert, President of the Young Democrats, in a discussion on child upbringing, the responsibilities of parents and the role…
3 October 2026, 2:32 pm
Youth talk: Raising HIV awareness and prevention among young people
In this episode of the Youth Programme, host Willex Mukisa engages Asharvin Paul Kyamagero and Patricia Gabriel in a discussion on HIV prevention and awareness among young people. The discussion focuses on the importance of HIV awareness among youth and…
3 October 2026, 12:19 pm
Ministry of Health launches five-day measles-rubella immunisation campaign
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched a five-day national measles-rubella mass immunisation campaign targeting 7.5 million children aged between nine months and five years across Uganda. The campaign, which ran from 1 to 5 October 2026, was…
29 September 2026, 3:31 pm
Busoga, Bunyoro targeted in drive to end mother-to-child infections
By Byamukama Alozious Busoga and Bunyoro regions have been targeted in a new national initiative aimed at eliminating the transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B from mothers to their babies. The Accelerating the Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV,…
23 September 2026, 8:56 pm
Stakeholders call for action on childhood overweight and obesity
By Nakato Annet Parents and schools have been urged to encourage children to eat healthy foods and take part in regular physical activities to prevent overweight, obesity and other health problems. The call was made during a three-day Sports for…