Uganda: Bugiri District Officials Being Investigated for Appointing a Records Assistant As District Health Officer

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) is investigating Bugiri district officials for appointing a less qualified person to the positions of district health officer and senior health… Read more »

Uganda: NIRA Partners With Makerere University to Scale Up Death Registration in Iganga, Mayuge

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has partnered with the Makerere University Center for Health and Population Research (MUCHAP) to conduct a two-day… Read more »

Uganda: Police to Establish Mental Wellness Centres for Officers to Handle Anger Issues

In an effort to reduce gun violence by some police officers, the law enforcement agency plans to establish a new department to handle anger management and treat police officers… Read more »

Uganda: Over 295 Graduate At St. Francis School of Health Sciences Namataba Mukono

Over 295 have graduated from St Francis School of health sciences in Mukono Namataba. Graduands have been doing Nursing, lab and clinical medicine among other fields. Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Establish Breast Milk Banks to Tackle Malnutrition

Government has mooted a plan to establish breast milk banks around the country. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni to Address Ugandans On Post-Covid-19 Measures

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will deliver a national address this Sunday to update the nation on the steps forward following the World Health Organization's declaration that… Read more »

Uganda: Ucc Awards Northern Uganda's Best Filmmakers

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has crowned winners and runners-up of the Regional Short Film Competition, Northern Uganda edition. Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Pay Striking Doctors

Government has said that it will pay senior health officers their arrears. The decision was reached during a Monday cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. Read more »

Uganda: UBL , Kabaka Foundation Commission Shs600 Million Sanitation Blocks

Uganda Breweries Limited in partnership with the Kabaka Foundation have commissioned the Namuwongo sanitation block which is one of the 8 blocks that have been constructed in… Read more »

Uganda: Corporate Companies Join Stanbic, Ministry of Health in Initiative to Save Mothers

Stanbic Bank in partnership with the Ministry of Health on Friday launched the Corporate Society for Safe Motherhood (CSSM), an initiative to improve maternal health services… Read more »

Uganda: Health Ministry Speaks Out On Current Wave of Flu, Cough Amid Covid Fears

The Ministry of Health has broken the silence on the current wave of flu and cough among members of the public. Read more »

Uganda: Private Students Studying Medicine May Soon Meet Own Internship Costs

Government is considering a proposal that private students doing medicine should sign letters of undertaking committing to meet their upkeep costs during internship as those on… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Threatens to Hire New Medics If Striking Doctors Don't Go Back to Work

The government has threatened to hire new doctors to replace the striking ones. Read more »

Uganda: Court Has Not Legalized Marijuana, Says Judiciary

Judiciary has come out to clear the air about last week's Constitutional Court repealed the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 2015 which among others… Read more »

Uganda: Fibroid Embolization Procedure Now a Possibility in Uganda

Over 25 women have successfully undergone a Fibroid Embolization procedure in a camp conducted by C-Care IHK marking a medical first in the country. Read more »

Uganda: NBS Television and Partners Leading the Fight Against Malaria in Uganda

Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Uganda, ranked the third highest globally burdened with malaria cases, according to a 2019 World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »

Uganda: Dr Sabrina Kitaka Alerts Parents On Health and Nutrition Ahead of First Term School Holidays

As school holidays begin to trickle in this week, it is crucial for parents to ensure that their holiday makers maintain health and nutrition while at home. Read more »

Uganda: Program Launched to Skill Women and Youth

Women and Youth are set to benefit from a new skills training program that will target 5000 young people in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Issues Directive on Rubbish In the Country

President Museveni has said he is tired of seeing stockpiles of rubbish whenever he is driving around Kampala and some of the up-country towns. Read more »

Uganda: Coca-Cola Commits to Ensuring Employee Well-Being As World Marks Day for Safety, Health

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the well-being of all its employees as part of celebrations to mark the world day for safety and health… Read more »

Uganda: FGM Still Rampant in Amudat District Despite Ban

Although Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was declared illegal in 2010, the practice remains widespread in Amudat district. Read more »

Uganda: It's Not All About Money, Plant Mosquito Repellents, Clear Bushes At Home to Avoid Malaria, Tayebwa Urges Ugandans

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament has asked Ugandans to banish mosquitoes with plant repellents and clearing bushes around their homes. Read more »

Uganda: Elders Petition Museveni, Biden Over Support for Cancer Treatment

A group of senior citizens who have previously served the country in high positions have written to President Museveni and his US counterpart, Joe Biden asking them to join the… Read more »

Uganda: I&M Bank Joins Thousands of Runners in Fight Against HIV/Aids At the Kabaka Birthday Run 2023

I&M Bank joined thousands of runners Sunday morning for the 2023 Kabaka Birthday Run as it reinforced its commitment to supporting social causes and giving back to society. Read more »

Uganda: Majority of Ugandans Say Cost of Health Insurance Is High - Study

A study conducted by the Insurance Regulatory Authority(IRA) has found out that majority of Ugandans think the premiums they pay for health insurance is high. Read more »