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Sickle cell disease
26 June 2026, 4:06 pm
Over 80 universities join national campaign to curb sickle cell disease
By Byamukama Alozious More than 80 universities and institutions of higher learning have launched the Inter-University Sickle Cell Disease Screening and Awareness Programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening nationwide awareness, promoting routine screening, and encouraging informed reproductive health decisions among…
19 June 2026, 12:54 pm
Health ministry rallies action against sickle cell
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda has renewed its commitment to tackling sickle cell disease, one of the country’s most pressing public health challenges, through expanded new-born screening, improved access to treatment, community awareness, and premarital testing. Speaking ahead of the World…
17 September 2024, 6:58 pm
Uganda NCD alliance engages media to fight non-communicable diseases
By Nakato Annet The Uganda Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance has raised concerns over the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases in Uganda, particularly diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases, which have negatively impacted the country’s economy. According to Christopher Kwizera, Team Leader at…