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9 May 2025, 4:45 pm
Why Uganda’s national health insurance scheme remains stalled?
By Byamukama Alozious More than five years since it was first introduced, Uganda’s proposed National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains stalled, leaving millions of citizens vulnerable to catastrophic health costs and exacerbating inequality in healthcare access. The NHIS Bill was…
8 May 2025, 9:40 pm
CSOs call for greater domestic investment in community health at national dialog…
By Annet Nakato Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are urging the government to boost domestic investment in health services to enhance the well-being of vulnerable communities, particularly in light of declining international aid. This appeal was reiterated during a side event…
5 May 2025, 2:54 pm
Uganda makes progress in nutrition, yet challenges remain
By Byamukama Alozious According to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2022, 26% of children under five years old suffer from stunting nationally, with the Karamoja region having the highest rate at 40%. Samalie Namukose, Assistant Commissioner of the…
30 April 2025, 9:16 pm
Minister Aceng launches pilot programme for last-mile vaccine distribution
By Nakato Annet The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, today launched the National Medical Stores pilot programme for last-mile distribution, aimed at ensuring vaccines reach all government health facilities. She also flagged off 28 refrigerated vehicles to support…
30 April 2025, 6:04 pm
Journalists urged to prioritise drowning stories to help save lives
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists have been urged to prioritise reporting on drowning incidents in a bid to raise awareness and save lives. This call to action was made during a training session held today, 30 April 2025, at Minister’s Village…
27 April 2025, 6:25 pm
Uganda declares end of ebola outbreak, Museveni warns against witch doctors
Kampala, Uganda – April 26, 2025 By Byamukama Alozious President Yoweri Museveni has urged Ugandans to trust healthcare workers and avoid visiting witch doctors when dealing with unfamiliar diseases. In an oral message delivered through the Minister of Health, Dr…
25 April 2025, 6:17 pm
Public urged to prioritise proactive healthcare over waiting for worsening condi…
By Onyango Phillip The public has been urged to prioritise proactive healthcare rather than wait until conditions worsen. The call was made by Fred Andrew Kakooza, Chief Finance Officer of Quality Chemicals Industries Limited (Qcil), at the opening of the…
30 March 2025, 3:20 pm
Understanding hard of hearing disability
By Senoga Patrick Listen to Mama FM’s Disability is not Inability radio programme, which airs every Wednesday from 1:15 to 3:00 pm. In this episode, we raise awareness about hearing impairments, including the misconceptions associated with them. The guests were…
27 March 2025, 9:57 pm
Karamoja’s healthcare crisis: communities forced to rely on informal vendors
By Byamukama Alozious The statistics in the region indicate that 22 subcounties in Karamoja lack health facilities, forcing people to travel long distances for basic medical care. Some individuals are required to walk for hours, or even up to 70km,…
22 March 2025, 11:24 am
Urgent need for SRHR for adolescents
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Youth Advocates Zimbabwe, organised a sensitisation workshop for journalists to support ongoing efforts to promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for all adolescents. According to Dr Roselline Achola, Technical…