Radio Wa
Ministry of health
2 October 2026, 6:38 pm
Lira hospital calls for clan mapping to trace sickle cell ancestral lines
By Baker Okello The Senior Executive Consultant and Director of Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Dr. Andrew Odur, has called on regional sickle cell clinics to begin registering and mapping patients according to their clans in an effort to trace ancestral…
9 September 2026, 6:54 pm
Amolatar RDC calls for joint action against rising sickle cell cases
By Baker Okello The Resident District Commissioner of Amolatar District, Francis Okello Odoki Rwotlonyo, has called on stakeholders to join efforts to tackle the rising burden of sickle cell disease in the district. Okello said health facilities in Amolatar are…
8 September 2026, 8:19 pm
Health ministry unveils priorities to strengthen Uganda’s health sector
By Baker Okello The Ministry of Health has unveiled its Strategic Plan II and outlined ten key priority areas aimed at addressing persistent gaps in Uganda’s health sector and advancing the country towards Universal Health Coverage. The priorities were highlighted…