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11:52
11:52

Gulu City Holds Medical Camp ahead of World Malaria Day Celebration Gulu City Council 3 1

Christopher Ayella, the team lead at the Medical Camp, told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that residents within the city are being offered free medical services at the medical camp in readiness for the national celebration.
09:14
09:14

The Cost of Inadequate Ambulances to Families in Agago 4

In 2023, the Agago district recorded 21 maternal deaths, with a great portion attributed to delayed access to emergency obstetric care, according to research by the National Institute of Health.
08:06
08:06

Three More Suspected Cholera Cases Reported in Kitgum Kitgum District

According to Titus Komakech, the Kitgum District Surveillance focal person, all three new cases are from the same family in Lobene East, Labongo Akwang Sub-county.
07:56
07:56

Mbale Hospital Launches Construction of Obstetric Theatre

The construction, funded by Seed Global Health, for 500 million Shillings is expected to be completed within three months.
14:51
14:51

Soroti Vocational School Teacher Found Dead 1

According to Rev. Julius Apedu, the Principal of VTI-Soroti, Moses Ejou was discovered in a corridor near his residence in Nakatunya ward in Soroti City, on Tuesday morning, with deep injuries to his head and multiple deep cuts on his body.
11:27
11:27

WHO Releases New Guideline to Prevent Adolescent Pregnancies Adolescent Health

The guideline recommends holistic efforts to provide viable alternatives to early marriage by strengthening girls’ education, savings, and employment prospects. If all girls finished their secondary schooling, it has been estimated that child marriages could be reduced by as much as two thirds.
13:43
13:43

Masaka Diocese Roots for Youth Mental Health Support Program 4

The Diocesan Pastoral Council Executive has in its six-month performance assessment report, noted with concern the high number of youth who are becoming naughty and lost to drug abuse, which puts the future of the church and society at great risk.
08:51
08:51

Jinja Hospital Partners with Journalists to Boost Public Health Awareness in Busoga 1

With the slogan "Health First, Health Always," BHPG members are optimistic that this collaboration will lead to significant improvements in patient care and raise health awareness in local communities.
08:03
08:03

Suspected Cholera Case Reported in Kitgum on Easter Sunday Kampala

The child is currently receiving treatment at Kitgum General Hospital’s isolation unit. Komakech confirmed that a sample has been collected and will be transported to the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) in Kampala for further confirmation through a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
14:36
14:36

Soroti Bishop Urges Women to Uphold Sanctity of Life, Embrace Power of Resurrection 1

Preaching at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Soroti City, Bishop Eciru strongly condemned abortion and called on women to honor their divine role as life-givers. “Dear women, your wombs are sacred vessels of life, not death,” he declared. “Never turn them into tombs by committing abortion. Every life is a gift from God and must be protected and nurtured with love.”
07:36
07:36

Awareness Gap Limiting Community Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda 2 1

Mutatiina stressed that because of the limited awareness about the disease, they have only tested 4,508 people since 2023, and out of these, 653 were found to be sickle cell carriers.
13:26
13:26

Trump Considers Further Cuts to Foreign Aid PEPFAR 1 Top story

The White House is preparing a formal request to Congress to cut $9 billion of previously approved funds.
17:02
17:02

Public Labs ill Equipped to Handle Emergencies 1 3

Apart from their ability to respond to emergencies where they found only thirty- one per cent of all the facilities surveyed to be complying with guidelines, the study team also checked the level of lab staff training, disinfecting or cleaning of lab equipment and bio security.
15:21
15:21

Study Reveals New Approach to Treating Childhood Pneumonia in Africa 1 2 Top story

The study conducted between 2020 and 2023 among children aged between 2 months and 6 years also found that shorter treatment durations, as few as four days, work equally as well as longer treatment durations, which often last a week or more.
09:55
09:55

Countries Conclude Negotiations of Drafting Pandemic Agreement

Among the proposals agreed on include establishing a pathogen access and benefit sharing system
14:36
14:36

American Couple Brings Clean Water, Hope to Rural Teso Teso Sub Region 2 2

Chris and Lisa were introduced to the Teso community in 2015 by Fr. Richard Paul Okiria, a Ugandan priest based in America. Since then, they have not only funded clean water projects but also supported infrastructure like churches and schools.
09:10
09:10

Minister Ecweru: Soroti Hospital Sick MOH 6 2 Top story

“The truth is that while I’m here I’m not supposed to make … but Soroti regional referral hospital is sick,” said Ecweru, noting that most of his constituents are referred to the hospital located in the heart of Soroti City.
15:29
15:29

US Donates Ebola Treatment as Uganda Counts Down to End Outbreak Ebola outbreak 1

According to a statement released by the US Mission on Tuesday, U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp handed over the treatments to State Minister for Health, General Duties, Anifa Kawooya Bangirana, at the National Medical Stores, where they will be safely stored until needed in the event of future cases.
13:02
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Expectant Mothers in Jinja City Benefit from Free Maternal Health Care Services 1 1

The women were screened for malaria and other non-communicable diseases(NCDs). Some women were scanned after registering pregnancy-related complications and transferred to different health center IVs across Jinja City for further management.
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