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 […]
Following her death, the family says they have encountered fresh challenges in trying to bring her body home. A family in Bungoma County is mourning the loss of their daughter, sister and mother, Sarah Nangila Kaita, who died in Qatar on July 19 after spending several weeks in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) battling a […]
The tragic accident has plunged families, friends and the education fraternity into mourning, with dozens of parents receiving the bodies of their children and loved ones for burial. Sheilah Gashumba Condemns Police Over Alleged Assault During National Cleaning Day Enforcement A remarkable story of survival has emerged from the devastating King David Junior School road […]
“Many of the patients we attended to are suffering from simple diseases that could easily be treated. However, because of poverty and the long distances to health facilities, many do not receive the necessary treatment in time, and some end up losing their lives,” Mirembe said. By Fred Muzaale A free medical camp organised by […]
Balaam reaffirmed that access to quality healthcare is a constitutional right for every Ugandan and pledged that the Ministry of Local Government would work closely with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to strengthen the health centre. The Minister of Local Government, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has called for urgent government intervention to expand Busiu […]
“Our longest staying ICU patient is no more,” the hospital said. “Ms. Claire Kirabo has been under the care of our dedicated multidisciplinary ICU team for six years.” Claire Kirabo, the longest-staying patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, has died after spending six years under specialized medical care. The […]
“Let honesty, accountability and excellence guide every decision you make,” he said. “Those who will serve in rural and underserved communities should know that their work is of great value. Sometimes the greatest impact is made where the need is greatest.” Newly qualified health professionals have been challenged to embrace patriotism, innovation and ethical practice […]
He identified unhealthy diets, excessive alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking and delayed medical attention as some of the leading drivers of cardiovascular disease in the region. Uganda’s cardiovascular disease burden is steadily worsening, with health experts warning that the growing crisis is affecting both adults and children. An estimated one in four Ugandan adults is living […]