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6 November 2026, 12:11 pm
445,000 Ugandans miss out on palliative care despite growing need
By Byamukama Alozious About 445,000 Ugandans who need palliative care are not accessing the services, raising concerns about the country’s ability to provide pain relief and support to people living with serious illnesses. Figures presented by the Palliative Care Association…
6 November 2026, 10:49 am
Uganda’s teenage pregnancy fight must begin at home, government officials say
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s fight against teenage pregnancy must begin at home, with parents and communities taking greater responsibility for protecting children, government officials have said. Mondo Kyateeka, Commissioner for Youth and Children’s Affairs at the Ministry of Gender, Labour…
31 October 2026, 9:13 am
Ugandan artistes urged to turn music and comedy to boost HIV prevention among yo…
By Byamukama Alozious Ugandan musicians and comedians are turning to music, comedy and social media to strengthen HIV prevention messages among young people, warning that conventional health campaigns may no longer be reaching their intended audiences effectively. The artistes made…
30 October 2026, 11:43 am
Uganda urged to make integrated HIV and NCD care affordable through insurance
By Byamukama Alozious Health advocates have called on the government to make non-communicable disease treatment more affordable, strengthen community-based support and expand multi-month dispensing of medicines as Uganda integrates HIV services with care for other chronic illnesses. They say the…
28 October 2026, 12:36 pm
Raising children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus
By Ssenoga Patrick Parents are being advised on the best ways to raise and support children living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, from seeking early medical care to providing love, patience and inclusion, because every child deserves a chance to…
28 October 2026, 11:32 am
Uganda launches medical drone to improve healthcare access in island communities
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has launched medical drone services to improve the transportation of laboratory samples, essential medicines and other medical supplies to hard-to-reach island communities, particularly in Buvuma and Kalangala, where high transport costs, limited infrastructure…
25 October 2026, 8:23 am
Youths take mental health services closer to residents in Katoogo
By Byamukama Alozious Youth have called for more community-based services and referrals to help residents access treatment, as a medical camp in Katoogo, a low-income settlement in Nakawa Division, Kampala, highlighted the need for greater awareness of mental health challenges…
18 October 2026, 8:37 pm
AWAC calls for greater awareness of safe motherhood and post-abortion care
By Annet Nakato The Alliance of Women Advocating for Change (AWAC) has called for increased awareness of safe motherhood services, including family planning, contraception and post-abortion care, to help women access appropriate healthcare and reduce the risks associated with unsafe…
17 October 2026, 9:14 am
Uganda’s youth raise alarm over nutritious food costs and unhealthy school die…
By Byamukama Alozious Young people in Uganda have called for affordable nutritious food and healthier school environments, warning that high food prices and the promotion of fast foods could undermine efforts to improve nutrition and prevent diet-related diseases. The call…
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…