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…
A Mother’s Long Wait for Her Son’s Surgery For the last five years, Lillian Tali, a resident of Barr Sub-County in Lira District, has been in and out of hospitals with her son, Atim, who developed a hernia at just one year old. Hernias occur when a weak spot in the abdominal muscles allows internal…
Expectant mothers in Tajar Parish, Kamutur Sub-County, Bukedea district, are living in fear as climate change fuels recurring floods that worsen already fragile health services. Tajar, which has been severely affected by flooding from the Elgon Mountain, lacks a nearby health center with maternity services, forcing pregnant women to give birth at home or endure…
The Ministry of Works and Transport has approved a Safe School Zone Guide, a new initiative designed to curb the alarming number of road traffic deaths among school-going children. Uganda loses an estimated four children every day in road crashes. Dr. Emmerentian Mbabazi, the lead consultant behind the guide, says most of these tragedies occur…
Gulu Regional Cancer Centre has appointed its first substantive director, marking a major step in strengthening cancer care services for Northern Uganda. On Monday, Dr. Geria Fadhil, a pediatric oncologist with 15 years of experience at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), officially assumed office as Director of the facility. Dr. Fadhil takes over from Amos…
According to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by ”la Caixa” Foundation, in collaboration with INSERM – Université Grenoble Alpes, better indoor air quality, proximity to natural spaces, healthy diets, and strong social networks are associated with reduced and better-regulated inflammation in childhood. The findings, published…
By Immaculate Ainebyoona Residents in Amuru district are said to be living in fear following the outbreak of cholera, that has claimed 11 lives after 143 reported cases, and the situation has been worsened by the lack of medical workers and medicines to handle the cases. The revelation was made by Anthony Akol (Kilak North)…
In Kampala, private clinics and medical centers are lifelines for communities in densely populated areas like Kyebando and Bwaise. Yet, behind their mission to heal, many of these facilities are perpetrating a grave environmental crime: the illegal disposal of hazardous medical waste. This reckless practice is polluting water sources, poisoning the air, and threatening both…