Uganda Medical Association Urges Government to Allow Export of Doctors Amid Unemployment Crisis

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has raised concerns over the government’s obstruction of their efforts to facilitate the export of doctors to countries like the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, despite the high demand for their services abroad. UMA President Dr. Herbert Luswata expressed frustration over the association’s inability to establish a labor…

Fort Portal Hospital Refutes Negligence Claims in Musician Kigambo’s Death

The administration of Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital (FRRH) has responded to widespread social media criticism alleging medical negligence in the treatment of Tooro musician Moses Kigambo, who passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, due to abdominal obstruction. The controversy arose after a video circulated by a local pastor in Fort Portal City went…

Abandoned Patients at Jinja Hospital Struggle Without Attendants

Milton Mwisaka, the senior medical social worker at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, has raised concerns over a growing number of patients abandoned by their attendants. According to Mwisaka, an estimated 10 to 15 patients are left unattended in various wards each month, severely hampering their recovery. Many of these patients, often terminally ill, face immense…

Mukono District Faces Mpox Compliance Challenge as Three Patients Refuse Treatment

The Mukono District Health Officer, Dr. Stephen Mulindwa, has revealed that the district’s Mpox task force is grappling with three patients who are refusing treatment at the Entebbe National Isolation Centre. Since last year, Mukono has recorded a cumulative total of 33 Mpox cases, with 30 patients agreeing to treatment and three recently identified cases…

Soroti Hospital Lab Assistant Accused of Extorting Patients Amid Critical Blood Shortages

The administration of Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is grappling with serious corruption allegations involving Silver Osako, a laboratory assistant accused of extorting money from patients. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of the hospital’s services and patient care. The controversy reportedly unfolded on Sunday, October 5, when Osako, who was off duty, allegedly…