Uganda: Independent Candidate Charles Odokonyero Says Will Improve Healthcare, Market Functionality in Laroo-Pece

Independent parliamentary candidate Charles Odokonyero has outlined his vision for the newly created Laroo-Pece constituency, emphasizing the need for efficient institutions,… Read more »

Uganda: Charity Brings Christmas Outreach to Butabika, Urges Stronger Mental Health Support

A local charity has used the Christmas season to spotlight mental health care by reaching out to children at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, calling for greater public… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Launches Shs 2.4bn Tsetse Control Drive Amid Renewed Sleeping Sickness Risk

The government has launched a Shs2.4 billion tsetse fly control programme covering 78 high-risk districts, amid warnings of renewed threats of sleeping sickness and animal… Read more »

Uganda: NDA Arrests Two Isingiro Health Workers Over Theft of 500,000 Doses of Arvs

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested two health workers from Nyamuyanja Health Centre IV in Isingiro District over the alleged theft of government drugs, including more… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Warned to Be Wary of Unlicensed Private Clinics

Authorities have called on Ugandans to always verify the legitimacy of private health facilities before seeking treatment, following a crackdown that exposed several illegal… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health to Register All Ambulances, Strengthen Uganda's Emergency Medical Services

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to register all ambulances operating in Uganda in a bid to enhance coordination, eliminate fraud, and improve the country's emergency… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Sets Fresh HIV Testing and Counselling Push As District Records 6% Prevalence

Ntungamo District is preparing a renewed HIV counselling and testing drive targeting high-risk hotspots and school-going adolescents, as the district maintains a 6% HIV prevalence… Read more »

Uganda: State House Extends Life-Saving Medical Services to Kasensero Landing Site

The State House medical team is conducting a major health outreach at Kasensero Landing Site, offering essential medical services to hundreds of residents from both the mainland… Read more »

Uganda: Wakiso's Outgoing DHO Urges More Support for Island Health Facilities

Wakiso District's outgoing District Health Officer (DHO), Dr. Emmanuel Mukisa, has called for increased attention to health facilities on the district's islands, noting that many… Read more »

Uganda: Doctors Release Update On Kayanja's Critical Condition

Doctors at TMR International Hospital have provided a detailed update on the condition of Timothy "Jayden" Kayanja, who was admitted in critical condition last Friday, revealing… Read more »

Uganda: Sasakawa's Nutrition-Based Program Transforms Lives in Mubende

Residents of Mubende District have expressed gratitude to the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for introducing community nutrition initiatives that have not only helped families… Read more »

Uganda: Annual Rotary Medical Camp Offers Free Treatment to Over 1,000 Kamwokya Residents

Residents of Kamwokya and neighbouring areas turned up in overwhelming numbers on Saturday for a free medical camp held at the Treasure Life Youth Centre (TLC). Read more »

Uganda: NRM Gains Village Health Team Support

The National Resistance Movement has ramped up its campaign ahead of the 2026 elections, buoyed by the formal endorsement of the Uganda Village Health Team's Association (VHTS) in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Baati Champions Health, Heritage At Gulu City Marathon

Uganda Baati reinforced its commitment to community health and civic engagement by serving as the Platinum Sponsor of the Gulu City Marathon held on Saturday. Read more »

Uganda: Experts Raise Alarm Over Rising Childhood Cancer Cases

Specialist doctors at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) are raising concern over a sharp rise in childhood cancer cases, reporting that more children are arriving in critically… Read more »

Uganda: JCRC Seeks Shs14bn to Establish Uganda's First Bone-Marrow Treatment Centre for Sickle Cell Patients

The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) has launched an urgent appeal for $4 million (about Shs14 billion) to build Uganda's first dedicated facility for treating Sickle Cell… Read more »

Uganda: Young People Have Been Urged to Prioritise HIV Testing, Safe Practices in Kampala

Young people in Kampala's informal settlements have been urged to prioritise early HIV testing and adopt safe sexual practices as part of nationwide efforts to reduce infections. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Medical Team Provides Free Healthcare to Hundreds in Kisoro During Tarehe Sita Celebrations

A Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) medical team is providing free healthcare services to hundreds of residents at Chahafi Health Centre IV in Gisha Village, Kisoro… Read more »

Uganda: C-Care Uganda, Rotary Strengthen Partnership to Reach 50,000 More Ugandans With Essential Health Services

C-Care Uganda and Rotary Uganda have officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a transformative step toward improving community health across the… Read more »

Uganda: NUP's Jackson Obindu Pledges Youth Empowerment, Healthcare Reform in Arua City Central MP Race

National Unity Platform (NUP) aspirant for Arua City Central Division Member of Parliament, Jackson Obindu, has outlined his vision for youth empowerment, improved healthcare, and… Read more »

Africa: Africa Chidren's Heart Foundation Gives New Lease of Life to Abandoned Four - Year-Old Boy

One quiet Sunday morning, children from the Africa Children's Heart Foundation were heading to church when they noticed something unusual outside their gate. A small boy, dirty,… Read more »

Uganda: Kibaale Records Significant Decline in HIV Infections in 2025

Kibaale District has reported a notable decline in new HIV infections in 2025, according to data compiled up to the end of September. Read more »

Uganda: Reach a Hand Marks World Aids Day With Youth-Focused Awareness Campaign

Reach A Hand Uganda observed World AIDS Day on 2 December 2025 with a youth-driven campaign aimed at increasing awareness and voluntary HIV testing among young people, particularly… Read more »

Uganda: C-Care, Rotary Partner to Boost Lifeline Health Services in Underserved Communities

C Care Uganda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rotary Districts 9214 and 9213, marking a significant step toward expanding essential health services in… Read more »

Uganda: Celebrity Traitors Star Ruth Codd Recovering After Second Leg Amputation

Celebrity Traitors player and actress Ruth Codd has said she is recovering after a second leg amputation operation. Read more »