Anaka General Hospital in Nwoya district is grappling with a severe shortage of emergency transport, relying on a single functional ambulance to serve a vast catchment area stretching across multiple districts. Dr. Jolly Joe Lapat, the Hospital Executive Consultant, said the facility has operated with just one ambulance for the past four years, a situation…
Kumi Health Center IV is recording a sharp rise in urinary tract infections (UTIs), with health officials expressing concern over the increasing number of cases, particularly among women. Dr. Beatrice Aguti, the medical officer in charge of the facility, said the center is handling nearly 20 UTI cases daily, placing a strain on services. “We…
A specialized breast reconstruction camp at Mulago National Specialized Hospital is restoring hope to women living with mastectomy scars and physical deformities. Led by Dr. Irene Asaba Mugisha, head of the plastic and reconstructive surgery unit, the camp is providing breast reconstruction and reduction surgeries free of charge. For many beneficiaries, the procedures often unaffordable…
In a quiet home in Omodingo village, Katakwi District, 37-year-old Betty Atim is fighting not only disease but the collapse of her livelihood. For four years, Atim has battled hepatitis B, a struggle that has cost her land, livestock and savings. Now, after being referred from Katakwi General Hospital to Mulago National Referral Hospital, she…
An optical workshop aimed at improving access to affordable eye care services has been commissioned at St. Joseph’s Hospital Kitgum, marking a significant milestone in the fight against preventable blindness in northern Uganda. The facility was established with support from Christian Blind Mission (CBM) in partnership with CBM Italy, following years of growing demand for…
Hope and uncertainty now define the life of Prince David Kijanangoma of the Tooro Kingdom, as he battles stage three throat cancer that has pushed his family and friends into a public appeal for financial support. The prince, who has been undergoing treatment for more than a year, now needs about UGX 700 million to…
A midwife at Bubango Health Centre II has been interdicted over allegations of negligence after a 24-year-old expectant mother delivered outside the maternity ward. Rosemary Abigaba was suspended following reports that on April 12, 2026, she failed to attend to Kabasinguzi Sanyu, a resident of Kabanda B village in Bubango Sub-county, who had gone to…
Eleven children from the Lango and Acholi subregions are set to undergo specialized pediatric heart surgery at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. The five-day surgical camp began Monday and ends Friday, focusing on pediatric closed-heart procedures. By Tuesday evening, eight children had successfully undergone surgery. The procedures are being carried out by senior cardiologists and pediatric…
KAMPALA — The Ministry of Health has released its epidemiological report for Week 14 of 2026, highlighting a newly detected incident of human Anthrax in the Kitagwenda district of the Rwenzori region. This development comes amidst a week of mixed health outcomes, including a sharp decrease in maternal and perinatal deaths across the country. Outbreak…
Malaria continues to place a heavy burden on Uganda’s health system, with 112,460 confirmed cases and five deaths reported in Week 13 (March 23–29, 2026), according to the Ministry of Health’s epidemiological update. The data shows that testing coverage remains high, with 96.7% of suspected malaria cases tested, indicating strong surveillance and diagnostic capacity across…