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19 November 2025, 8:27 am
Uganda updates HIV progress as UPDF launches Tarehe Sita celebrations
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is preparing to commemorate World AIDS Day on 1 December in Mbarara, with the Uganda Aids Commission outlining both progress and ongoing challenges in the fight against HIV. During a media briefing at the Uganda Media…
30 October 2025, 10:27 am
Health assistant warns of rising cervical cancer cases in Nansana
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Ivan Ssenono, the Health Assistant at Nansana Health Centre II, has revealed that the facility at Nabweru is recording an increasing number of cervical cancer cases. Speaking during a health talk show on 102.5 Tigers FM,…
16 October 2025, 4:01 pm
Uganda Cancer Institute urges early detection as breast cancer awareness month b…
By Musaazi Richard The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has joined the global community in observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month under the theme: “Early Detection Saves Lives.” The launch, held today at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, aims to raise…
4 August 2025, 1:14 pm
50 children to undergo heart surgery abroad; KCCA warns politicians on posters
By Ronald Ssemagonja In a powerful show of compassion and partnership, the Indian Association Uganda, in collaboration with organisations such as Ruparelia Group, Plascon, Airtel, Rotary Kamoal Ssese Islands, and others, has launched a life-saving initiative to support children suffering…
31 May 2025, 11:52 am
Uganda Cancer Institute to continue fighting cervical cancer in cities
By Ronald Ssemagonja Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Uganda. In response, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), through its Head of Community Cancer Services, Dr. Alfred Jatho, addressed the media at the…
1 May 2025, 10:48 am
Health minister warns against misusing vaccine-distribution vehicles for trade
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, yesterday officiated the launch of the Vaccine Last-Mile Delivery Initiative at the National Medical Stores in Kajjansi, Wakiso District. The initiative aims to ensure that vaccines are delivered directly…
30 April 2025, 12:15 pm
Candlelight day: Ugandans urged to eliminate HIV stigma for all
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is one of the countries in Africa and globally that has made significant efforts to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS over the past 15 years. After being discovered in 1982 in Rakai District and officially recognised…
19 April 2025, 11:45 am
Reducing reliance on unhygienic menstrual materials among Ugandan girls
By Ronald Ssemagonja In 1997, the Government of Uganda rolled out the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme with the aim of providing education for all children, and to improve access, equity, and relevance in primary education. However, over the years,…
6 April 2025, 1:23 pm
Kabaka launches 2025 birthday run with thousands, despite downpour
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, arrived at Mengo Palace at around 7:00 AM to send off thousands of participants in the 5-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and 21-kilometre races. The Kabaka was accompanied by his…
4 April 2025, 8:17 pm
Kabaka birthday run, leaders urge everyone to participate
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the day for the Kabaka Birthday Run approaches, leaders from various parts of the country have expressed their support for the campaign. His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Kabaka of Buganda, has dedicated this…