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Public Health

15 August 2026, 1:42 pm

Mental Health Among Youth

In this episode of our podcast, Willex Mukisa hosts Patrick Kisitu, a mental health expert, to discuss mental health among young people, including its common causes, effects, treatment and available support. Also in the studio is Babirye Juliet, a female…

11 June 2026, 10:48 am

Unsafe abortions, stigma worry health experts

By Byamukama Alozious Health experts and reproductive health advocates have raised concern over increasing stigma, misinformation and unsafe abortion practices that continue to endanger the lives of women and girls in Uganda. The concerns were raised during a Science CafĂ©…

22 July 2025, 2:49 pm

Ugandans urged to prioritise water safety

By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is grappling with alarming drowning rates, with men and children being the most vulnerable. Statistics reveal that 8 out of 10 drowning victims in Uganda are male, particularly around lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water.…