SBH Day: Gov’t Urged to Improve Access to Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus Care
By Jumah Kakomo The Ministry of Health has called for increased public awareness, early prevention of birth defects and improved access to healthcare and assistive
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Gov’t Announces Shs5m Grant for Youth with Disabilities, Plans Caregiver Support Programme Â
By Jumah Kakomo The Government is stepping up efforts to promote the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities and plans to introduce a support programme
PDM at Risk as Alcohol Abuse Drains Household Incomes, Costs Uganda Shs11 Trillion Annually- UAPA Warns Ahead of the 2026 Conference
By Kabuye Ronald The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA) has called for stronger alcohol control measures, warning that excessive consumption is contributing to cancer, heart
Butabika Hospital Sets Up Free Mental Health Call Centre Amid Rising Cases
By Elijah Khisa The Executive Director of Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, Dr Juliet Nakku, has announced the establishment of a free telephone call centre
Corsu Rehabilitation Hospital Conducts 7,000 Free Surgeries for Children with Disabilities
By Elijah Khisa Corsu Rehabilitation Hospital along Entebbe Road has revealed that it has conducted more than 7,000 free complex surgical operations for children with
Rotary Club of Muyenga Launches Shs250m Drive to Build Health Centre in Mityana
By Elijah Khisa The Rotary Club of Muyenga has launched a fundraising campaign to raise Shs250 million for the construction of a health centre in
Gov’t Bows to Pressure, Reinstates Shs1m Allowance for Medical Interns
By Kabuye Ronald Government has bowed to pressure and suspended a proposal that would have led to the withdrawal of facilitation for privately sponsored medical
PSU Advises Intern Pharmacists to Delay Reporting Pending Government Facilitation Commitment
By Kabuye Ronald The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has advised all intern pharmacists to withhold reporting to their assigned internship centres until the Ministry
Uganda Recognises Sickle Cell Disease as Major NCD, Paves Way for Dedicated Budget
By Yusuf Obbo The Government of Uganda has officially recognised sickle cell disease as a major non-communicable disease (NCD), marking a significant policy shift that
116 Civil Society Groups Push for UNESCO World Heritage Assessment of Lake Victoria
By Kabuye Ronald A coalition of 116 civil society organizations and three individuals from more than 35 countries has called on the governments of Uganda,