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18 October 2026, 8:11 am
KCCA leads Weyonje Community Clean-Up campaign in Bukesa
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has stepped up efforts to promote sanitation in the city through a community clean-up campaign held at Katende Zone, Bukesa Parish, in Kampala’s Central Division. The exercise, held on Saturday, was…
5 October 2026, 8:12 pm
Nansana schools agree to measles-rubella vaccination
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa A team from Nansana Division has revisited schools that had earlier failed to comply with the Ministry of Health’s call to vaccinate children against measles and rubella. The team included Nansana Division Town Clerk Namiiro Rosette…
1 October 2026, 8:37 pm
Three Nabweru schools closed over measles-rubella vaccination
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Three primary schools in Nabweru, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, have been temporarily closed after failing to comply with the Ministry of Health directive requiring children aged nine months to five years (59 months) to receive the…
1 October 2026, 1:14 pm
Uganda releases preliminary 2025 HIV impact assessment results
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, and the United States representative, Mikael Cleverley, have released the preliminary results of the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA). The results were released at the Uganda Media Centre…
1 August 2026, 3:15 pm
KCCA urges Kampala residents to maintain hygiene after Weyonje clean-up exercise
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifa Buzeki, together with other leaders including Director of Public Health Dr Sarah Zalwango, has led a Weyonje clean-up campaign in Kibuli, Kakungulu Zone, Makindye Division, Kampala, urging residents to…
11 June 2026, 10:50 am
Museveni urges vigilance as Uganda records no new Ebola cases in five days
By Ronald Ssemagonja During a televised special address to the nation from State House yesterday regarding the Ebola outbreak and measures to contain it, President Yoweri Museveni called upon Ugandans to remain vigilant and strictly follow the available Standard Operating…
28 May 2026, 10:28 am
Uganda closes DRC border points to curb Ebola spread
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda shares a porous 950-kilometer (KM) land border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the major ports of entry are Mpondwe, the busiest crossing that is vital for trade and access into the mineral-rich North…
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…