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29 March 2026, 5:49 pm
Thousands receive free eye treatment as Ruparelia Family holds camp in Bukedea
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ruparelia family, led by Sudhir Ruparelia, in partnership with Victoria University Uganda, has organized a free eye care camp in Bukedea District, attracting thousands of residents seeking treatment. The camp, held in memory of the late…
18 March 2026, 4:26 pm
Ugandans urged to seek early medical care and avoid self-medication
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa All Ugandans have been urged to seek medical attention from health facilities before illnesses worsen, and to avoid the habit of buying and using medicine without first consulting qualified health workers. Experts warn that self-medication can…
12 March 2026, 6:35 pm
UBOS releases Malaria Report
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) today released a report on malaria. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi, commended UBOS for their work. “I want to thank and…
26 February 2026, 6:34 pm
Experts warn of rising emotional exhaustion among Ugandans
By Ronald Ssemagonja Many people across Uganda are silently battling emotional pain that sometimes leads them to lose hope and act in ways they normally would not. In homes, workplaces, churches, and communities, emotional exhaustion is quietly taking hold, often…
19 February 2026, 2:24 pm
Mental health report launched as KCCA orders traders off streets
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Health, together with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the National Planning Authority, today launched the 2025 State of Uganda Population Report at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala. The annual…
1 February 2026, 8:15 pm
Doctor urges women to prioritise health as fibroids remain poorly understood
By Ronald Ssemagonja Women and girls have been encouraged to prioritise their health, as the exact cause of uterine fibroids remains unknown. Speaking during a health-focused interview with journalists in Kampala, Dr Fred Kakooza of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital explained…
12 December 2025, 10:49 am
Intern doctors threaten to suspend emergency services over unpaid allowances
By Ronald Ssemagonja The standoff between intern medical doctors and the Ministry of Health has escalated after the Federation of Uganda Medical Interns threatened to withdraw all emergency services across the 74 hospitals where they are stationed. The warning was…
11 December 2025, 10:17 am
Uganda and United States sign $2.3 billion health cooperation agreement
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda and the United States have signed a landmark five-year, $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving health services and strengthening national systems. The agreement, signed yesterday in Kampala under…
22 November 2025, 10:51 am
Doctors warn of rising childhood myopia as Uganda battles preventable eye diseas…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Health experts have warned that the world could face a major public health crisis by 2050, with projections indicating that at least 50 per cent of the global population may be short-sighted. Dr Franklin Wasswa, an oculist…
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…