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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…
3 October 2026, 11:45 am
Urban elderly raise growing challenges as Lweza community celebrates older perso…
By Byamukama Alozious Older persons living in Uganda’s urban communities are facing growing challenges including loneliness, abuse, poor nutrition, declining incomes and property disputes, community leaders have said. The concerns were raised at Lweza in Makindye Ssabagabo during a community…
30 September 2026, 8:04 pm
Rights groups call for full implementation of Maputo Protocol
By Annet Nakato Women’s rights organisations have called for stronger implementation of the Maputo Protocol in Uganda, saying continued reservations to key provisions, particularly Article 14, remain a challenge to women’s full enjoyment of their rights. The call was made…
29 September 2026, 4:04 pm
PWDs raise concerns over barriers to healthcare and assistive devices
By Byamukama Alozious Persons with disabilities have raised concerns over barriers to accessing healthcare and assistive devices, calling on the government to make health services, public infrastructure and education more inclusive. The concerns were raised during the launch of Disability Week…
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,…
25 September 2026, 2:12 pm
The rains are back: what does climate change mean for community women.
By Regina Nassanga As Uganda moves from a prolonged dry season into the rainy season, the program discusses how changing weather patterns and climate change affect women, families, agriculture, water, health and livelihoods. It also explores practical ways communities can…
23 September 2026, 10:04 pm
Climate change deepens risks of school dropout, early pregnancy in Northern Ugan…
By Annet Nakato Climate change is increasingly affecting families and communities in Uganda, with prolonged heat, crop losses and reduced household incomes creating additional challenges for children and young people, a woman Member of Parliament has warned. Christine Lanyero Awany,…
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…
22 September 2026, 10:37 pm
Bahá’í community calls for greater investment in peace
By Paul Kabali The search for peace has never been more urgent, Okiror John Robarts, a member of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Uganda, has said, calling for greater individual and collective efforts to build peaceful communities.…
21 September 2026, 10:40 pm
Schools urged to use sports to promote healthy living
By Annet Nakato Sports are being used to encourage children to eat better and live healthier lives, as stakeholders call for stronger school feeding programmes and school gardens to address malnutrition in Uganda. The call was made during a three-day…