Health
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944From Sight to Mobility: Ruparelia Foundation to offer free prosthetic legs at Mulago in Rajiv’s Memory
The three-day humanitarian camp, scheduled for May 1–3, 2026, aims to restore mobility and dignity to vulnerable Ugandans living with limb loss,...
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600Dr Kazibwe hails malaria control gains as cases drop in Iganga
Dr. Kazibwe attributed the progress to strong community involvement, particularly local council leaders, youth and women representatives, and religious leaders.
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624GAIN Uganda’s Ebyendiisa Expo to tackle poor diets amid rising child malnutrition
The two-day nutrition and agriculture Expo, organized by GAIN Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Kingdom of the...
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699CURE Hospital launches new surgical facility to boost child care
Hospital officials said the new surgical suite will enhance their ability to perform life-saving procedures for children suffering from conditions such as...
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736Are avocados still safe to eat when brown?
If the browning is limited to surface discoloration and the flesh still smells fresh and has a normal, creamy texture, simply scrape...
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635Hon Okwere gifts Bukedea fully equipped ambulance to boost emergency care services
The facility, secured with support from Speaker Anita Among, is expected to improve response times and save lives across rural communities.
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603Stigma, poverty driving women to risky and unsafe abortions in Gulu
Health experts in Gulu warn that stigma, legal fears, and limited access to care are pushing girls toward dangerous herbal abortions, contributing...
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991Busoga Health Forum Targets Schools in New Push to End Malaria Through Patriotism
Busoga Health Forum is turning classrooms into the frontline of the malaria fight—training students in both patriotism and prevention as a pilot...
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955Alebtong DHO remanded over Shs165m upgrade funds
Alebtong District Health Officer Dr Tony Odung has been remanded to Lira Government Prison over alleged mismanagement of Shs165.5 million meant for...
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3.4KUganda receives first batch of injectable HIV prevention drug
Uganda has received its first 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug supported by the Global Fund and PEPFAR,...
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927Uganda makes sickle cell screening mandatory at child birth
Uganda has launched a nationwide mandatory newborn sickle cell screening programme to reduce preventable deaths and improve early care for children diagnosed...
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1.1KUNAIDS welcomes new US funding package for global HIV fight
UNAIDS has welcomed a new US$5.88 billion US funding package for HIV programmes, saying it will strengthen the global response and save...
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1.0KWhy weight-loss injections are not the shortcut they seem
Weight-loss injections promise fast results, but the hidden health risks, side effects, and rebound weight gain raise serious questions about long-term safety.
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1.2KUganda sounds alarm over surge in prostate cancer cases, now 3rd most common type
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has raised urgent concern over the rising burden of prostate cancer among Ugandan men, warning...
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2.8KBehind the Muscles: The dangerous rise of steroid use in youth chasing the ‘perfect body’
By Lilian Nazibanja As pressure to look “perfect” grows on social media and in local gyms, many young Ugandans are turning to...
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1.2KTeenage pregnancy drops as Adoloscence project registers success in Buyende
Buyende, Uganda: Buyende District leaders have applauded the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy (PROAP) project for significantly improving adolescent health outcomes as the...
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2.1KMuseveni to commission Dei BioPharma plant in Kamuli during Busoga campaign trail
The multibillion-dollar plant, spearheaded by Ugandan scientist and industrialist Dr Mathias Magoola, will use cassava as its primary raw material, sourced directly...
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1.3KGenetic study reveals strong link between cannabis use and mental illness
San Diego, USA: A mental health counselor has revealed compelling genetic links between cannabis use and several psychiatric conditions, offering new scientific...
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1.1KHand in Hand for Better Foods; A call to Uganda’s adolescents to eat for life
By Kamara Daniel This World Food Day, the global theme to join “hand in hand for better foods” must focus squarely on...
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1.2KWhy Uganda must prioritise chronic care service provision
By Aisha Naava Let’s do a self-reflection! Take a pause, reflect on your own family—mother, father, granny, or any other relative—with chronic...