Court Denies Bail for Erias Lukwago, Orders Immediate Transfer to Mulago for Treatment

Lukwago is facing charges of misprision of treason following his reported abduction from his home in Wakaliga by armed security operatives. Prosecutors allege that the circumstances surrounding the incident are connected to the case now before the court. Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera has dismissed a bail application filed by former Kampala Lord Mayor and […]

Nambooze Expresses Sympathy for Ailing Anita Among, Says Power Has Turned Its Back

“I cannot help but sympathize with my sister, Anita Annet Among. She does not deserve this, especially under a regime she betrayed everything to support,” Nambooze stated. Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze Bakireke has expressed sympathy for former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among amid reports of her deteriorating health, while using the […]

Mbarara Exhausts New HIV Prevention Injection in Two Days as Demand Surges

Clinical studies have demonstrated exceptionally high effectiveness in preventing HIV infection among people at substantial risk, fueling optimism that the drug could become a major tool in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Health authorities in Mbarara City are raising concerns over an overwhelming demand for Lenacapavir, a newly introduced long-acting HIV prevention injection, after the […]

St. Elizabeth’s Institute of Health Professionals Set for 6th Graduation Ceremony

Sr. Nabukwasi attributed the institution’s success to its well-equipped science laboratories, modern training equipment, and highly qualified and experienced instructors. St. Elizabeth’s Institute of Health Professionals (SELIHEP) in Mukono is set to hold its sixth graduation ceremony on July 4, celebrating students who have successfully completed training in various health disciplines. According to the institute’s […]

Patient Accuses Medical Facility of Unauthorized Testicle Removal During Hernia Surgery

“Since that operation, in which I lost one of my testicles, I have never functioned sexually as a man again,” he states in his complaint, adding that he fears the effects may be permanent. A resident in Mukono District Simon Isabirye has petitioned several authorities over what he describes as an unauthorized surgical procedure that […]

Ugandan Universities Face Dead Bodies Shortage as Medical Training Enters Critical Phase

While body donation is common in several countries, the practice remains uncommon in Uganda due to cultural beliefs, religious considerations and limited public awareness about its role in medical education. Medical schools across Uganda are facing a growing crisis after reports revealed a severe shortage of cadavers, the human bodies used to teach anatomy and […]

Quarantined Ugandan Doctors Appeal for Family Support, Better Living Conditions During Ebola Isolation

“How does a doctor that works for you go days without brushing, bathing and changing clothes?” the statement asks, before comparing the quarantine experience to detention conditions. “Is your quarantine some kind of Guantanamo Bay?” Medical doctors quarantined after being exposed to Ebola while carrying out their duties have appealed to the government to provide […]

Ministry of Health Appoints National Chief Physician and Deputy to Strengthen Internal Medicine Services

The Ministry of Health expressed confidence that the appointments will enhance coordination, clinical leadership, and the delivery of high-quality Internal Medicine services, contributing to improved health outcomes for Ugandans. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has appointed Dr. Kabugo Charles, Executive Director of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, as the National […]

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