National Medical Stores’ Multi-Billion Facility Sinks In Water
The National Medical Stores (NMS) multi-billion-shilling facility seated on 10 acres plus an additional 13 acres for future use has been submerged in water, raising
Category : HEALTH
Tobacco Industry Absorbs Uganda’s New Tax Burden, Undermining Public Health and Revenue Goals -Activist Warns
By Kabuye Ronald Despite Uganda’s bold step to increase cigarette taxes under the Excise Tax Amendment Act of 2025, the tobacco industry appears to be
Hundreds Benefit from Free Mental Health and Medical Camp Organized by UYAFPAH
By Kabuye Ronald Hundreds of residents from Nakawa Division in Kampala City on Saturday benefited from a free Mental Health and Medical Camp organized by
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day: Government Urged to Add Oxybutynin to Essential Drugs List
By Kabuye Ronald Stakeholders, medical professionals, parents, and people living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus have appealed to the government to include Oxybutynin among the
Wheelchairs, Testing Kits Boost Sickle Cell Care at Mukono General Hospital
By Eric Yiga Sickle cell warriors at Mukono General Hospital have received a major boost after the Sarafina Sickle Cell Society donated four wheelchairs and
Rotary Club of Mengo Receives Maternal Bed Donation from District Governor Kawooya to Support Namayumba Health Centre
By Kabuye Ronald The Rotary Club of Mengo on Monday received a pledged donation of one standard maternal bed from Rotary District 9214 Governor Christine
Youth Living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Decry Stigma Ahead of Commemoration Day
By Kabuye Ronald Children and youth living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) are decrying the stigma and discrimination they face, not only from the
SHAU Elects New BoD, Highlights Progress and Challenges, Calls for Gov’t Support For SBH
By Kabuye Ronald The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda (SHAU) held its Board of Directors elections on Saturday, September 27, ushering in new
Gov’t Urged to Adopt WHO’s 70% Tobacco Tax Recommendation
By Kabuye Ronald The Ugandan government has been urged to align with the World Health Organization (WHO)’s recommendation of imposing a 70% tax on all
Overcrowding Crisis at Mukono General Hospital: Mothers Giving Birth on Bare Floors
By Eric Yiga Administrators at Mukono General Hospital, a government health facility, are raising alarm over worsening conditions at the maternity ward, where a shortage