Kampala, Uganda – Parents have dragged to court a city Hospital for allegedly detaining their new born baby for failure to clear the medical bills. Bridgers Alinda Mugenyi and Saloome Aturinde have dragged Rosewell Women and Children Hospital Limited to court for retaining their newly born baby. They accuse the hospital of detaining their baby as collateral […]
At least 70 people in Luweero district were killed by Malaria in the 2022/23 financial year, the District Health Report on Mortality and Morbidity has revealed. The report highlights Malaria as the foremost cause of death, claiming the lives of 40 males and 30 females. Among the victims, 24 males and 13 females were under […]
Kampala, Uganda | KYAGGWE TV | Uganda, like many other countries, faces significant challenges related to alcohol use disorders (AUDs) resulting from hazardous alcohol consumption. This situation has a considerable impact on public health and the social well-being of consumers. As part of an ambitious initiative to tackle alcohol-related problems, in collaboration with WHO, 17 […]
The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has lost her cool following the recent tour of the Leader of Opposition (LOP) together with opposition Members of Parliament to different parts of the country paying a courtesy call to several government projects including schools and health facilities. Nabbanja has asked Mpuuga and opposition MPs to stop taking their […]
Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. It is now day 3 in my Corona status. Yesterday, day 2 of my corona status, I felt very sleepy around 11am (the fifth hour of the day according to we, the People of the Tropics), yet I had slept well the previous night. Hence, I slept soundly up to […]
The government through the Ministry of Health has vowed to double efforts in the fight against preeclampsia, the second leading killer of women in Uganda. The permanent secretary Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine said this will be achieved through strengthening the efforts in improving access to information, knowledge, screening and care for patients with preeclampsia […]
Germany medical officers in conjunction with St. Francis Naggalama Hospital in Mukono district have funded an Arthroplasty and Trauma camp which has benefited over 35 patients. Dr. Jonathan Ssebugwawo, an orthopaedic surgeon in Naggalama Hospital says the camp ran between April 16-25. At least 20 patients have had knee and hips replacements whereas 15 of them […]
KAMPALA — The Deputy Speaker of Parliament has asked Ugandans to banish mosquitoes with plant repellents and clearing bushes around their homes. Speaking after taking a lead role in the Parliament Walk against Malaria on Sunday morning, Tayebwa said it doesn’t have to be only about money but mobilisation of communities and sensitization of […]