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29 September 2026, 2:35 pm
Gulu city female vendors launch fitness initiative to tackle NCDs
By Emmanuel Mwaka Female vendors at Cereleno Market in Laroo Pece Division have taken a proactive stance against rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by establishing a community fitness group aimed at boosting physical health and overall well-being. The initiative was launched…
29 September 2026, 10:38 am
Gulu regional referral hospital undergoes major facility upgrades
By Emmanuel Mwaka Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has embarked on a series of major structural renovations aimed at overhauling its aging infrastructure and improving healthcare services across the Acholi sub-region. Speaking on the ongoing works, the hospital’s Principal Assistant Secretary,…
20 July 2026, 12:11 pm
Non-communicable diseases increasingly dominate Uganda’s deaths, doctor warns
By Emmanuel Mwaka Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become one of the leading causes of death in Uganda, according to Dr. Joseph Okello, a medical practitioner at the Way of Life Medical Centre. Speaking to our reporter on Friday 17 July…
23 June 2026, 2:36 pm
Health experts back new HIV prevention shot
By Brian Oloya Health experts have urged the public to embrace the newly introduced long-acting HIV prevention injection, describing it as a major breakthrough that could significantly reduce new HIV infections across the region. Speaking during a Health Journalists Network…
22 June 2026, 12:20 pm
480 new HIV cases rock Gulu in just three months
By. Walter Kidega Gulu City is grappling with a worsening HIV burden, with the number of people living with HIV now standing at a staggering 22,439, as the city’s prevalence rate rises to 9 percent surpassing Uganda’s national average of…
27 March 2026, 12:02 pm
Medical experts in Gulu warn pregnant women against herbal medicine
By Gift Okello Medical professionals in Gulu have issued a stern warning to expectant mothers regarding the dangers of using herbal remedies, citing severe risks to both maternal and fetal health. Speaking at a press conference at Gulu City Yard…