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Nothing but the truth
“The Ministry of Health clarifies that Dr Robert Candia of Arua Regional Referral Hospital has not been suspended and continues to perform his duties,” Atwine said. The Ministry of Health has clarified that Dr Robert Candia of Arua Regional Referral Hospital has not been suspended, following reports that Minister of State for Health Hanifa Kawooya […]
Museveni said government commitments must be guided by affordability and sustainability, warning against making promises that available resources cannot support. Former MP Ssekikubo Faults MPs for Keeping Silent as High Fuel Prices Bite President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged sh125bn to the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) to help health […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that the policy requiring medical students to complete their internship before graduating be corrected, saying graduation and housemanship should be treated as separate processes. Museveni made the directive after meeting medical interns and leaders of the Uganda Medical Association (UMA), led by its president, Dr Frank Asiimwe, at State […]
He urged the CHEWs to identify communities facing particular disease burdens and tailor their health education campaigns to address the specific needs of those areas. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has warned 155 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Mitooma District against treating patients or setting up informal clinics, urging them to […]
Dr Mulindwa called on schools to allow the vaccination exercise to proceed, saying the cooperation of teachers is important in protecting children from preventable diseases. Former Mukono District Speaker Remanded Over Shs2m Corruption Allegation The Mukono District Health Department has directed head teachers and school administrators to allow children to receive measles and rubella vaccinations […]
Ndagala said only 40 patients had been referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital by Wednesday because their conditions required specialised treatment that could not be handled at the participating facilities. Fresh Twist in Tooro Succession as ‘Baby King’ Prince Jacob Oyo Set to Return from US More than 3,000 people across Buganda have benefited from […]
“It’s bad to lose a mother due to neglect yet government increased salaries for all scientists to execute their duties well,” Natubu said. Shock and grief have engulfed residents and local government staff in Bududa District following the death of a district employee who reportedly died while giving birth at Bududa Hospital, amid allegations of […]
Sseruyange said the injury significantly affected Ssempangi’s mobility and overall wellbeing, with his health continuing to deteriorate since the fall. Reverend Dr. Keefa Ssempangi, the renowned Ugandan cleric and former legislator who rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s for his work supporting street, disadvantaged and orphaned children, has been hospitalised in Kenya in […]
He urged the Government to develop a deliberate plan to expand laparoscopic surgery by training more specialists and equipping regional referral hospitals with the necessary equipment. Sixteen lecturers from Makerere University’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are undergoing specialised training in laparoscopic surgery at Kyabirwa Surgical Centre, in an initiative aimed at increasing access to […]
Despite the progress, experts said several gaps remain in sickle cell care, particularly in mental health services, reproductive healthcare and support for adolescents. Uganda has taken a major step towards strengthening the fight against sickle cell disease, with the Government announcing plans to amend the Public Health Act to formally recognise the condition as a […]
