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Kampala’s Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, a prominent figure in Ugandan politics, has been rushed to India for spinal surgery. Lukwago, also serving as the interim leader...
Amuru district has intensified mandatory screening measures for travelers entering Uganda through the Elegu border point from South Sudan due to a recent cholera outbreak. The...
Residents of Kitanda Cubcounty in Bukomansimbi District are gripped with fear as an unidentified disease sweeps through their communities, claiming the lives of their children. The...
By Gad Masereka Kampala, February 5, 2024 The Uganda Cancer Institute, led by Executive Director Jackson Oryem, recently shared critical insights and policy directions during a...
Date: February 4, 2024 Adjumani, Uganda In a significant development in Adjumani District, two health workers have been remanded to Openzinzi prison on charges of theft...
By Gad Masereka In the heart of Uganda, a silent battle wages on against Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a genetic haemoglobin disorder that plagues thousands of...
By BARNABAS SSEKAWU In Uganda, about 15000-20000 babies are born annually with sickle cell anaemia. Unfortunately 80% of these newborns don’t get a chance of celebrating...
December 27, 2023 In a surprising turn of events, Uganda’s First Lady, Janet Museveni, has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting her to enter self-isolation at Rwakitura....
By Gad Masereka In a significant address at the 7th Tooro People’s Conference held at St. Mary’s Kinyamasika in Fort Portal Tourism City, Alex Ruhunda, the...
Two individuals are currently in police custody in Mbarara District, western Uganda, facing accusations of stealing deceased bodies from Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). The MRRH...
On September 8, 2023, the Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) highlighted a concerning surge in HIV prevalence among young individuals, particularly girls. Out of 30,000 new HIV...
As Uganda observes World AIDS Day, concerns over trans-generational and transnational sex have taken center stage in the nation’s ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS. Experts warn that...
Johannesburg-based company Kiara Health is set to revolutionize HIV prevention with the production of silicone vaginal rings, announced by the Population Council. The nonprofit organization owns...
By Gad Masereka As Uganda prepares to commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1st, there’s a poignant acknowledgment of the strides made in the country’s ongoing...
By : Hason Mutunzi Bwambale Kampala, Uganda – In a significant effort to enhance emergency medical services, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has flagged off 116 type...
