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9 August 2025, 4:14 pm
Strengthening action on NCDs, food safety, SRHR, and health equity
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health of Uganda, together with the Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), has officially launched the 2nd Uganda National Conference on Health, Human Rights and Development (UCHD 2025), scheduled to take place…
9 August 2025, 2:01 pm
African advocates push for laws to end criminalisation of reproductive health se…
By Byamukama Alozious During the 3rd Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Baraza 2025, health advocates stated that restrictive laws rooted in colonial history continue to expose women and girls across Africa to criminal prosecution for seeking reproductive health services—a trend that…
9 August 2025, 12:48 pm
Afya na Haki launches repropulse dashboard to track reproductive health cases
By Byamukama Alozious Afya na Haki, a rights-based organisation known for its advocacy on sexual and reproductive health rights among other health and social justice concerns, has developed a platform called Repropulse to track and analyse reproductive justice cases across…
4 August 2025, 1:01 pm
Young women called to embrace HIV prevention ring
By Byamukama Alozious The Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DVR), one of HIV prevention method for women, is facing low uptake in Uganda despite being hailed as a game-changer in the country’s fight against new infections Many young women and girls continue…
21 July 2025, 3:51 pm
Boda boda riders flagged off to boost health awareness at AHF Kitante
By Annet Nakato In a bold move to enhance community health awareness, the AHF Kitante Wellness Centre has officially launched a boda boda activation campaign, flagging off a team of riders as ambassadors for the Centre’s essential health services. The…
14 July 2025, 3:52 pm
Uganda to host triple elimination conference on HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to host the Triple Elimination Conference in Africa from 21st to 23rd July in Munyonyo, Kampala, with the aim of eliminating HIV, Hepatitis B, and syphilis. The conference will bring together policymakers, health professionals,…
3 July 2025, 2:27 pm
Gertrude Nakigudde’s journey: From cancer survivor to support champion
By Flora Aduk Last month was Cancer Survivors’ Month, and on Her Story 256, we featured Gertrude Nakigudde – a courageous cancer survivor and founder of the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation. Hear her powerful story of resilience, recovery, and…
24 June 2025, 8:38 am
Civil Society raises concerns over FY2025/2026 national budget’s impact on…
Byamukama Alozious Civil society organizations (CSOs) in the health sector have expressed concerns over the recently approved national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, citing funding gaps and inadequate allocations to critical health programs. The budget, worth UGX 72.13 trillion,…
23 June 2025, 9:18 pm
Government sued over violation of minor’s rights to emergency SRHR care
Byamukama Alozious A strategic interest case has been filed before the High Court of Uganda against the Attorney General, seeking justice for the gross violations of a 15-year-old girl’s rights to emergency Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) care. The girl,…
23 June 2025, 11:25 am
Menstrual hygiene management for girls with disabilities
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is Not Inability on Mama FM! Last week, we discussed the crucial role parents and guardians play in supporting young girls with disabilities to manage their menstruation with dignity. Listen to the radio programme here. Disability…