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7 April 2026, 11:19 am
Ufahari Girls urge balanced approach to mental health in schools
By Byamukama Alozious Ufahari Girls, a girl-led initiative advocating for the wellbeing, mental health, and rights of girls and young women, has launched a movement combining faith, mentorship, and mental health awareness in schools across Uganda to address the growing…
31 October 2025, 10:56 am
The scars of Kiteezi: A mental health crisis
Byamukama Alozious When the Kiteezi landfill collapsed in early August 2024, it buried more than homes and lives, it buried the peace of an entire community. Over 30 people died, and thousands were left homeless. Months later, the physical wounds…
13 August 2024, 4:49 pm
Permanent Secretary MOH meets Supreme Mufti for healthcare partnerships
By Byamukama Alozious The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine, has visited the office of the Supreme Mufti and Kibuli Muslim Hospital to discuss partnerships on health concerns. She was welcomed by the Supreme Mufti of…
1 August 2024, 12:39 pm
Addressing mental health challenges for teachers and children with MWell
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is a nation of youth, with at least 70% of its population being young people and 50% under 18 years old. Over 10 million children are enrolled in schools, a number that greatly exceeds the available…