The blood donation drive, slated for January 30-31, 2025, is a response to the high demand for blood at Kitgum General Hospital and other health facilities in the district.shortage, which has compromised healthcare services
Governor Mutebile succumbed to kidney complications on January 23, 2022, at Nairobi Hospital in Kenya. Following his passing, the family established a foundation to ensure that his positive legacy remains relevant in society.
Faced with declining external financing, the government has to make its priorities right to ensure that the available resources are optimally utilized, but fears are that this might hurt other sectors, especially social services and agriculture.
Zombo's Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC), Atim Grace, emphasized that free and uncontrolled cross-border movement of Congolese nationals seeking healthcare in Uganda poses a potential risk for a monkeypox outbreak. "Given the influx of Congolese entering Uganda, the threat of a rapid spread of monkeypox is real, and disaster preparedness funds are crucial," Atim said.
Brig. Michael Nyaarwa, Commandant of the Marine Brigade, praised the community's support and highlighted the UPDF’s commitment to being a people-centered force. "The community's willingness to interact with our soldiers freely shows their support. If there were grievances, we would be dealing with numerous complaints, but instead, we see mutual respect," he said.
Facilities such as Bugiri C-Care, Tororo Kaliisizo, Kitgum, Kitagata, and Bundibujjo are particularly affected, with some not receiving any doctor interns, who are crucial to their operations.
William Oyoo, a driver at Elegu Town Council notes that several drivers and other residents within the area have resorted to using urine drops in their eyes claiming it cures red eyes infection.
Rose Kiwanuka, a retired Palliative Care nurse and the Executive Director of the Lweza Community Health Program, emphasized to journalists that the 5th edition of the health camp aims to educate people on health-seeking behaviors, encouraging them not to wait until they experience pain before seeking medical assistance.
Speaking at the commemoration of World Health Day at the WHO headquarters in Kololo, Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, WHO Representative to Uganda, highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts from all sectors, partners, and communities under the one health approach to ensure that all Ugandans fully enjoy their health rights.
During a press interview on Sunday, Zijjan revealed that his family had constructed a private not-for-profit hospital worth Shillings 3 billion in Mafubira ward named Glenz Dignity Hospital. They have also established a health insurance scheme under the Glenz Foundation.
Kato is reported to have broken down while at his home in Igombe village in Buwenge town council to Nile International hospital where he was pronounced dead.
According to Mukaya, he was repairing a motorcycle for his client in a garage in Kiyunga trading center when protests broke out following the arrest of the National Unity Platform-NUP Presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu during his campaign rally at Saza grounds.
The 71-year-old, Patel Motibhayi was driving a NOAH registration number; UAW 358D when he rammed into a container, accelerated and knocked Kalende who was seated in a shoe workshop.
On Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Florence Tugumisirize, the Director Jinja Regional Referral Hospital told journalists that Muwema was part of the staff contracted by the MOH to boost the human resource in their COVID-19 Treatment Unit-CTU in June last year.
According to records, between 100 and 150 people would seek treatment at the facility each day. However, less than 20 people turn up at the facility each day for treatment following the death of the two health workers.
