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…
Teachers and pupils at Murungu Public Primary School in Rubaya Sub County, Kabale District, are grappling with a severe sanitation crisis as they share a single toilet with community members and churchgoers. Located near the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, the school was established in 1999 and taken over by the government in 2000. Today, it…
Kitgum General Hospital has announced negative test results for two suspected MPOX cases, providing significant relief to the community and healthcare workers. Dr. Geoffrey Okello, Medical Superintendent of Kitgum General Hospital, confirmed that the Central Emergency Response and Surveillance Laboratory in Kampala released the results on Tuesday evening. The two individuals, members of the same…
The newly crowned Queens representing Gulu City have pledged to prioritize addressing the mental health crisis that is hindering the productivity of youth in Northern Uganda. On the night of December 20, 2024, at the Bomah Hotel, three top finalists emerged in a beauty pageant designed to promote the culture, tourism, and creativity of Gulu…
Despite efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) reveals that a significant number of mothers are still contracting the virus during pregnancy and breastfeeding, passing it on to their babies. Dr. Daniel Byamukama, who heads HIV prevention at UAC, stated that an assessment has shown that the majority of those…