July 31, 2023
Uganda: Breaking the Silence - Men's Mental Health Matters
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, mental health has become an increasingly critical concern. While progress has been made in raising awareness about mental health issues,… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Uganda: Stressed Police Officers Undergo Counselling in Arua
Police have begun stress and trauma counselling and training among their staff in an effort to improve the mental wellness of law enforcement officers. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Uganda: Medics Body Meets Over Interns Low Allowances
The Uganda Medical Association is currently deliberating on the appropriateness of whether to let the interns go work for the shillings one million while continuing negotiations to… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Uganda: Cancer Institute, Indian Partners Conduct First Bone-Marrow Transplant Conference in Kampala
Aster Medcity, one of South India's largest quaternary care healthcare centres; Magnus Medi , one of the leading brands in India's medical tourism industry, in partnership with the… Read more »
Uganda: EU-IGAD Donates Shs700 Million Mobile Laboratory to Health Ministry
A mobile laboratory was handed over to the Ministry of Health as part of an ongoing European Union funded programme to support countries in the IGAD region to strengthen… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Doctors Go On Strike
Doctors working in Nigeria's public hospitals have taken a decisive step by initiating a strike, highlighting their growing frustration with the government's inaction towards… Read more »
Uganda: Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda - Prevalence, Challenges, and Progress
Sickle cell disease is a serious genetic disorder that affects the red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that are shaped like a crescent moon. Read more »
Uganda: Cholera Outbreak Confirmed in Namayingo District
Authorities in Namayingo District, have confirmed a Cholera outbreak after three out of four individuals tested positive for the disease. Read more »
Uganda: Nakanyonyi Students Return to School After Food Poisoning Scare
Students of Nakanyonyi secondary school in Mukono district have resumed studies after the school was temporarily closed following last week's poisoning incident that left over 100… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Uganda: NBS Sport Announces SHS 260 Million Sponsorship for Rotary Cancer Run 2023
Next Media, through its sports division NBS Sport, has taken a significant step in the fight against cancer by announcing a generous sponsorship package of Shs 260 million for this… Read more »
Uganda: Absa, UAP Old Mutual Target Non-Salaried Individuals With New Medical Insurance Product
Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with UAP Old Mutual to launch the Absa medical insurance, a policy targeting self-employed and non-salaried individuals in the drive to increase… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Uganda: Malaria Cases in Epidemic Districts Drop By 46%
The Minister for Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng has announced that Malaria cases at the outpatient Department (OPD) in epidemic districts have dropped from 109,938 in March 2023 to the… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Uganda: Heatwave - Source and Impact On Our Lives
Heat waves are prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather. They can have a lot of impact including: Read more »
Uganda: Overcoming the Plight of Hunger in Karamoja
In the vast, arid landscapes of Karamoja, a region plagued by hunger, a tale of resilience and determination unfolded. The plight of hunger had cast a dark shadow over the lives of… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Uganda: Truck Drivers Have the Highest HIV Prevalence in Uganda, Says Aids Commission Boss
The Director General of Uganda AIDS Commission Dr. Nelson Musoba has said truck drivers have the highest prevalence of HIV/ AIDS in the country. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Uganda: Unilever Announces Shs130 Million Sponsorship for 2023 Rotary Cancer Run
Unilever Uganda has announced a Shs130m sponsorship package for this year's Rotary Cancer Run. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Uganda: Clerics Warn Muslims Against DNA Testing
Muslim clerics have cautioned parents against jumping onto the trend of DNA testing in order to protect their marriages. Read more »
Uganda: Anyone Who Calls Me Dad Is My Child, I Have No Need for DNA - Dr Besigye
Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) strongman Dr Kizza Besigye has said that he has no purpose for DNA and does not support the current trend where people are doing DNAs. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Among First Recipients of First-Ever Malaria Vaccine
Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever Malaria vaccine over the next two years. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Uganda: UBOs Dismisses Claims of Bad Relationship With U.S. Govt Over Implementation of Demographic Health Survey
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics has dismissed as untrue reports of a bad relationship between them and the US government over the Uganda Demographic Health Survey. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Uganda: Govt Directed On DNA Testing As More Dads Seek Services
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has asked government to come up with guidelines on carrying out DNA tests without breaking families and ruining lives of innocent… Read more »
Uganda: DNA Mania - a Society With No Trust
What happens to a society where there is no trust or where trust has been lost? Read more »
July 04, 2023
Uganda: Lapaire Spreads Wings With 9th Optical Shop in Kampala
Leading opticians, Lapaire,has announced the opening of an optical shop in Nateete, a Kampala suburb in a bid to extend eye care services near members of the public. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Uganda: Author Agumya Tackles Depression, Suicidal Thoughts in First Book
Dr. Miria Matembe has urged young Ugandans not to let themselves be consumed by the pressure that they must excel immediately at everything they do. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Uganda: TB Patient Escapes From Hospital, Killed On the Street
Police in Arua is investigating the circumstances under which a Tuberculosis patient called Aluma Akbar ended up dead on the street. Read more »