August 12
Uganda: Loopholes and Policy Gaps in the Collapse of Kiteezi Landfill - Unanswered Questions
The recent collapse of the Kiteezi landfill has sparked widespread concern and outrage, highlighting significant loopholes and policy gaps in waste management. Read more »
August 07
Uganda: Uganda Sets Out to Combat Childhood Cancer With New National Strategy.
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health. Dr Diana Atwine, opened the National Meeting to Develop a Child and Adolescent Cancer Control Strategy on Tuesday, marking a… Read more »
Africa: How to Prevent Mpox
As Uganda faces a recent outbreak of monkeypox, health authorities are urging the public to take precautions to prevent the spread of this contagious disease. Read more »
Uganda: Three PDM Sacco Leaders in Namutumba Remanded Over Fraud
Three leaders of the Kiwani PDM SACCO in Bulolo Village, Namutumba District have been remanded over fraud. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Breastfeeding Rate Reaches 87 Percent
The Ministry of Health has said that Uganda's breastfeeding rate has increased by 21% since 2016, rising to 87%. Read more »
August 02
Uganda: Uganda Confirms Two New Mpox Cases in Kasese
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in Uganda. Read more »
July 31
Uganda: Dementia - Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Dementia is a collective term used to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness. Read more »
July 30
Uganda: Over 50,000 Residents in Mayuge Bask in Restored Health, Sanitation
As the sun prepares to set, it bounces off the slightly rusty iron sheets of a house tucked away in Wandegeya B village, Wandegeya parish in Kityerera sub county in Mayuge… Read more »
Uganda: Ssentamu, 38, Has Spent 33 Years Battling Rare Muscular Disease
Joseph Ssentamu lies in bed, battling an incurable muscle disease that has progressively robbed him of his strength over the past 33 years. Read more »
July 29
Uganda: White Elephants Take to Jinja Hospital ICU
The newly refurbished Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital is under utilised due to understaffing at the facility. Read more »
July 26
Uganda: Schools Urged to Set Up Mental Health Clubs
Schools have been urged to establish mental health clubs to provide a platform for students to discuss mental health issues and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse,… Read more »
July 19
Uganda: Number of Men Opting for Vasectomy Goes Up
The number of men who opt for vasectomy as a family planning method has gone up, statistics have shown. Read more »
July 21
Uganda: Increased Maternal, Infant Deaths At Mbale Referral Hospital Worry Residents
Stakeholders have raised a red flag over a surge in maternal and newborn deaths attributed to the perceived neglect of expecting mothers at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. Read more »
July 19
Uganda: Museveni, Israel Businessmen Discuss Using AI to Fight Malaria in Uganda
President Museveni has held discussions with a delegation of Israel businessmen led by Israel Green and Koby Shushan. Read more »
July 18
Uganda: Ugandan Doctor Invents AI Tool for Healthcare
A Ugandan medical doctor and entrepreneur Dr. Shamim Nabuuma has invented a ChatGPT like Artificial Intelligence Chatbot that interprets medical records like laboratory tests,… Read more »
July 16
Uganda: Uganda to Introduce Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injections
Uganda is set to receive its first shipment of long-acting HIV prevention injections, marking a significant stride in the country's efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS disease.… Read more »
July 15
Uganda: Hundreds Benefit From Free Medical Camp in Mubende
Hundreds of people have benefitted from a free medical camp in Buweekula South Constituency in Mubende district. Read more »
July 12
Uganda: Measles Outbreak Confirmed in Kanungu
An outbreak of measles has been confirmed in the southwestern district of Kanungu. Read more »
July 09
Uganda: Govt to Eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease in Three Years
The government has unveiled efforts to eradicate foot and mouth disease in order to boost meat export sector to the international market. Read more »
Uganda: Woman Who Delivered At Accident Scene Admitted to Hospital
The woman who delivered baby at Njeru acccident scene admitted at Jinja Hospital. Read more »
Uganda: Woman Delivers Baby Boy At Accident Scene
The unidentified women developed labour pains while in a taxi and deliver at Nile Stage before she was conveyed to Jinja hospital. Read more »
Uganda: Medics, Leaders in Kikuube Demand for Eye Specialist
Medics and leaders in Kikuube District have appealed to government to consider recruiting an eye specialist to as low as a health centre so that they can detect cases and refer… Read more »
July 05
Uganda: Rotary Cancer Run Targets Raising Shs3bn This Year
Organisers have said they are seeking to raise at least shs3 billion during this year's Rotary Cancer run. Read more »
July 04
Uganda: Kabale Cracks Down On Shisha Smokers
The Kabale district health officer and Police have cracked the whip on smokers of shisha and tobacco in public places. Read more »
July 02
Uganda: Govt to Distribute 4 Million Doses of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccines
The Minister of State for Animal Industry, Col Bright Rwamirama, has said the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is set to… Read more »