According to the Approved Job Description and Persons’ Specification for Health centers issued by the Public Service Ministry in 2024, the core mandate of doctors and medical clinical officers is to diagnose, treat and manage patients. Other roles include evaluating patients and referring those in need of specialized health care, among others.
On Friday, Allen Navubya, 36, a resident of Kigulu village in Wobulenzi town council, checked in at Luwero Hospital for delivery. Navubya was referred to the hospital from Katikamu Health Center III where she had conducted antenatal visits for months.
In an interview with Uganda Radio Network (URN), John Kibirige from Kasiiso village stated, "I plan to undergo the procedure, having heard that it can significantly reduce the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS." Beyond medical services, the UPDF has also engaged in garbage collection and disposal efforts.
Dr. Bruno Oyik, the Medical Superintendent of Luwero Hospital, says that they have since organized the first quarter prostate cancer screening camp this year from Monday to Friday, January 31st, 2025. Oyik said that at least 150 men have been turning up daily for free screening, and they are continuing to mobilize others, especially those over 40 years, to embrace the camp because they are at high risk.
According to Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, Bunjo had previously reported incidents of domestic violence at Kakinzi Police Station. However, Namande was not arrested at the time due to her pregnancy.
On Monday, the residents planted banana suckers in potholes along the Kasiiso-Mazzi road in protest over the failure of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to fix the damaged road.
Dr. Bruno Oyik, the Medical Superintendent of Luwero Hospital, emphasized that the equipment supporting premature babies must run continuously, but the persistent power outages make this impossible, threatening the infants' lives.
Mob justice remains a persistent issue in the districts of Luwero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola. Twiineamazima confirmed to Uganda Radio Network (URN) that the police have recorded seven mob justice cases in the past month alone in Luwero.
Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, says that preliminary information indicates that the chairman of Kakala village received a distress call about a dead body found along the road.
According to Savannah Regional Police Spokesperson Sam Twineamazima, Mubiru had been hired to prepare and serve rice at a funeral held in Namaliga Zone, Bombo on Saturday. The incident occurred when a youth, Wilber, requested a second serving of rice from Mubiru in vain.
Erastus Kibirango, the LC 5 Chairman of Luwero district, said that although the available funds were insufficient to complete the new block, they were used to renovate the old block
The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. when Kevira was playing near a grasshopper collection point. She accidentally touched a live electrical wire and was electrocuted.
According to Savannah Regional Police spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima, Byamugisha, who did not provide any other personal information or a contact number, booked a room at the guest house with the deceased at 2 pm on Saturday.
Eddie Zziwa, the District Councillor for Luwero sub county, said there are still complaints from mothers that the midwives ask for money to handle deliveries, which may discourage them from giving birth in the hospital.
Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesman, emphasizes that travelers from any part of the country should acquire such letters from LC officials before their journey and present them to the new LC authorities upon arrival at their destination.
The accident occurred after the tyre of a commuter taxi Registration Number UBH 708Q in which the four were travelling burst and forced it to swerve off the road. The deceased was identified as Bukenya Moses 43, a resident of Katikamu-Gala in Luwero District.
Henry Mutyaba a resident of Mukono municipality said that their grandmother Nanyonjo disappeared from home after experiencing mental illness and since then they have been looking for her till they got media reports that she is stuck at Luwero hospital.
Dr. Nakalema explains that with support from Adara Development Organization, the facility has received equipment that includes baby warmers, baby coats, oxygen concentrators, and incubators among other equipment to handle premature babies.
Every year Luwero district receives over 200 medical students from different institutions to conduct training at health center IIIs, IVs, and Luwero Hospital. This year the program resumed on 2nd January 2024 for both medical students and other internees in local governments.
