health
Kampala Residents Decry High Cost of Health Care
The Kampala health care cost continues to burden many residents in Uganda’s capital, especially those living in low-income suburbs. As private hospitals grow increasingly...
Nkozi Hospital Seeks Shs 4.9B to Complete Trauma Centre
Nkozi Hospital has issued a fresh appeal to raise Shs 4.9 billion needed to complete its Accident and Trauma Centre. Located along the dangerous...
Uganda Prisons Report Shows 48% Latent TB Rate
A recent report by Makerere University School of Public Health reveals a major health crisis in Uganda’s prisons. Nearly half of all inmates have...
Kamuli Residents Reject Public Toilet Plan in Mayor’s Gardens
The Kamuli Mayor’s gardens toilet dispute has stirred strong opposition from residents of Mpangati cell in Mulamba ward, Kamuli Municipality. They oppose the construction...
Experts Urge Government to Prioritize Community Engagement
Rising Drowning Cases Spark Urgent Calls for Community-Led Water Safety in Uganda
Following a string of tragic drowning incidents, including the recent loss of seven...
List of Referral Hospitals in Uganda
Uganda's healthcare system is structured into various levels, with Referral Hospitals playing a pivotal role in providing specialized medical services. These hospitals are categorized...
Breaking the Silence: Ugandan Teens and Suicidal Thoughts
Why It Matters
More and more Ugandan teenagers are battling suicidal thoughts, often in silence. Approximately 12.7% of teenage pregnant girls experience thought of suicide....
Uganda Leads the Way in Stem Cell Therapy
Uganda has made history by successfully treating its first patient using advanced stem cell therapy. This marks a significant milestone in East Africa's medical...
332 Community Health Extension Workers Deployed in Kyenjojo District
The Ministry of Health has commissioned 332 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Kyenjojo District. These workers are equipped with essential tools. They include...
Over 1,000 Health Workers Lose Jobs After US Aid Freeze
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that over 1,000 health workers have lost their jobs following US President Donald Trump’s Executive Order, which froze...
