Jinja City Deputy Speaker Sirina Kyakuwaire has launched a fundraising campaign with residents to purchase a modern ultrasound scan machine aimed at improving access for mothers who cannot afford such services in private health facilities. Kyakuwaire noted that most ultrasound machines in Jinja’s public health facilities experience frequent breakdowns, leaving pregnant women with limited options.…
The dust of the dry season swirled around Dr. Bosede Adebayo’s feet as she stepped out of the clinic into the harsh afternoon sun. Inside, the quiet hum of the few remaining machines was a constant reminder of what was missing. She thought of Joseph, a young man who had returned to her care in…
Cholera cases in Elegu Town Council, Amuru District, along the Uganda–South Sudan border, have declined nearly two months after the first outbreak was reported in early July. At the height of the outbreak, health authorities at Bibia Health Center III said they were registering between 10 and 15 admissions daily of patients with severe diarrheal…
A group of teenage girls from Sumaya Girls’ Secondary School in Nsangi, Uganda, have designed a breakthrough urinary tract infection (UTI) detector strip that could transform how infections are diagnosed and treated across the country. Called the Euro-care UTI Detector Strip, the innovation provides results in under four minutes, offering a private, affordable, and reliable…
Rheumatic heart disease is a vastly under-researched condition that disproportionately affects low-income countries, with an estimated 55 million cases worldwide. It is the leading cause of cardiac-related mortality in children globally, particularly impacting those aged 5-15 years, typically in kindergarten and lower primary school. The disease progresses through three stages: an initial strep throat infection,…
Before sunrise, Akello Miriam, a mother of five, hauls her yellow jerrycan along the dusty path toward the Aswa River. The old borehole near her home broke three months ago, and clean water is now a three-hour walk away. “I’ve never seen anything like this,” she mutters, dust clinging to her sandals. “We used to…
The Right Here Right Now (RHRN) project has officially concluded its five-year implementation in the Sebei and Bugisu sub-regions, leaving a strong legacy in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and the promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), particularly among young people. Implemented by a consortium of civil society organizations—Reproductive…
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) and the Ministry of Health are challenging a recent Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Tribunal ruling that allows pharmacists and other health workers to hold leadership positions in hospitals previously reserved for medical doctors. UMA President Dr Herbert Luswata called the 31 July 2025 ruling “misguided,” noting it relied on foreign…
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, Gabula Nadiope IV, is calling on his subjects to embrace malaria prevention as he prepares to mark his 11th coronation anniversary on September 13, 2025. This year’s celebrations, themed “A malaria-free Busoga for generations to come,” are more than a ceremonial event. They are a rallying point for communities to adopt…
A recent study by the Makerere University Lung Institute has revealed a concerning trend: lung cancer is now more prevalent among women than men in Uganda. This shift marks a significant change from previous patterns where lung cancer was predominantly more common in men due to higher tobacco smoking rates. Study Overview Lead researcher Irene…