Mama FM
Ministry of Health
16 February 2025, 12:31 pm
Doctors call for supplementaly budget after USAID fund freeze.
Byamukama Alozious Uganda Medical Association has expressed concerns over the USAID fund freeze, which has resulted in 3,000 health providers, including doctors, nurses, and laboratory attendants, losing their jobs. The association’s president, Herbert Lukwata, highlighted the devastating impact on TB…
13 February 2025, 7:08 pm
AHF Uganda Cares, Ministry of Health mark international condom day
By Byamukama Alozious AHF Uganda Cares, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, commemorated International Condom Day in Lukaya, Kalungu District. The event coincided with the launch of the AHF Kalungu Wellness Clinic, officiated by Hon. Paddy Kayondo, the Resident…
20 January 2025, 11:03 am
Ganpat University Partners with Victoria University Uganda for International Pha…
By Annet Nakato Ganpat University in partnership with Victoria University is set to host an innovative international exposure program for Bachelor of pharmacy students. Global Pharma pro 2025,aims to provide participants with adynamic blend of academic knowledge and practical industry…
14 January 2025, 12:57 pm
GAIN pushes for improved nutrition in Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious At a press conference held on 11th January at Kabira Country Club in Kampala, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) highlighted its contributions to Uganda’s nutrition sector since establishing its office in 2007. The event was…
7 December 2024, 3:17 pm
16 days of activism: The rise of street children in Moroto
By Byamukama Alozious Over the years, street children from the Karamoja region have become increasingly visible in bustling towns such as Kampala, Soroti, and Jinja. Now, the crisis is hitting closer to home, as Moroto Municipality faces a growing number…
7 December 2024, 11:14 am
Palliative care association of Uganda marks 25 years
By Byamukama Alozious The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) marked 25 years of dedicated service to Ugandans with a grand event at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi. This significant milestone was celebrated by dignitaries, including the Minister of Health,…
6 December 2024, 7:13 pm
Children under 5 to benefit from maleria vaccine
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to introduce the malaria vaccine, R21, in April 2025, becoming the 19th country to do so. This initiative is particularly significant, as Uganda ranks third globally in malaria cases and eighth in malaria-related deaths.…
29 November 2024, 4:46 pm
UMWA empowers journalists and female politicians in Arua to amplify women’…
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) held a transformative training for journalists and female politicians in Arua District, focusing on public affairs reporting, civic engagement, and public accountability. The workshop aimed to bridge the gap between women…
29 November 2024, 4:11 pm
Public urged to support data collectors during malaria survey
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), has launched the Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) to assess the impact of malaria control measures. The survey, running from December 2024 to January 2025,…
28 November 2024, 3:22 pm
Minister Kawooya calls for focus on TB and Leprosy prevention
By Byamukama Alozious Minister of Health for State General Duties, Hanifa Kawooya Bangirana, emphasised the need to focus on prevention and digitalisation of patient data at the 7th annual tuberculosis and leprosy conference. The conference brought together stakeholders to reflect…