Anaka General Hospital in Nwoya District is facing a critical challenge with intermittent power supply, severely impacting its neonatal unit. Isaac Okello Wonyima, the Assistant Health Officer in charge of Maternal and Newborn Health, revealed that each time power goes out, the hospital loses an average of two newborns due to cold exposure and insufficient…
Authorities in Napak District have raised alarms over increasing cases of elephantiasis, one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), affecting sub-counties including Nabwal, Apeitolim, Poron, Lorengecora, and Iriiri. These areas lie within the district’s wet belt, which creates a favorable environment for the mosquitoes responsible for spreading the infection. According to the Napak Health Department,…
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has raised concerns over a growing number of individuals masquerading as health workers, putting the lives of unsuspecting patients at risk. Dr. Herbert Luswata, the UMA President, noted that while this year has seen improvements in health workers’ welfare, including numerous promotions, there has also been an alarming increase in…
Kasese District confirmed a case of yellow fever reported on December 17, 2024, in Bukonzo County East, according to Arafat Bwambale, the District Surveillance Focal Person. Bwambale urged the public to adopt protective measures, including sleeping under treated mosquito nets, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and ensuring bedrooms are closed early in the evening to prevent mosquito…
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is set to gain independence from the College of Health Sciences starting January, Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe announced. The decision aims to empower the school to enhance its research capabilities and streamline decision-making processes. Speaking during the launch of a new strategic plan for the school, Nawangwe highlighted its…
Grace Kokureta, a resident of Rwakijuma village in Isingiro District, knows the devastating effects of malnutrition all too well. She nearly lost her six months granddaughter, who was severely malnourished. The baby, appearing no older than three months, was on the brink of death. “They weren’t feeding her properly or taking care of her,” Kokureta…
Health officials and local leaders in Moroto District have raised alarm over an increasing number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases, with between 200 and 300 patients diagnosed every three months. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the population of Moroto District is around 123,800 people. The sub-counties of Rupa and Loputuk have recorded the…
The construction of a bunker to house an X-ray machine at Luwero Hospital has been delayed due to financial constraints and the outbreak of Monkeypox. The Ministry of Health donated the X-ray machine to Luwero Hospital in March after public outcry over the lack of diagnostic services. However, the machine remains idle at Butabika Hospital,…
Health workers in Arua District are raising concerns about the low involvement of men in maternal health services, a gap that could negatively impact pregnancy outcomes and family health. At Arua Regional Referral Hospital, records reveal that fewer than 10 out of every 100 women attending antenatal services are accompanied by their spouses. At Oli…
Kamwenge District is battling alarming rates of anemia among pregnant women, alongside a rise in low birth weights and preterm births, largely attributed to malnutrition. Health experts warn that these challenges pose serious risks to the well-being of mothers and their newborns, with nearly half of all preterm births in the region linked to maternal…