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Lira Regional Referral Hospital Starts Sign Language Training
Patients with hearing impairment in Uganda always have challenges accessing medical services due to the lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals and other public institutions.
To access proper diagnosis and treatment for instance,…
Poor Handling of Accident Victims causing more Deaths
Over four thousand deaths in Uganda in 2023 were attributed to motor accidents; over one thousand five hundred Ugandans succumbed to poisoning between 2017-2023 while the numbers of those that succumbed to death due to falls may not be…
Former VP Dr. Kazibwe, Busoga Health Forum Launch Malaria Eradication Campaign
The former vice president of Uganda, Dr. Specioza Wandera Kazibwe, who also serves as the Senior Presidential Advisor on Population and Health, has collaborated with the Busoga Health Forum (BHF) to launch an initiative aimed at eradicating…
Minister Aceng Unveils Cutting-Edge Surgical Facilities at Mulago Hospital
Health Minister Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng, along with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, have inaugurated a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Centre and a top-notch Minimally Invasive Theatre in Mulago Refferal Hospital.…
MPs Urged to Mainstream Mental Health Services in Public and Private Sectors
The Commissioner of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) not to join other stakeholders in lamenting about the limited access to mental health services in Uganda but rather ensure that the services are…
MPs Criticize Uganda Cancer Institute for Offering Free Treatment to Foreigners
The Public Accounts Committee, Members of Parliament (MPs) has expressed criticism towards the Uganda Cancer Institute for providing free cancer treatment to non-resident foreigners, with lawmakers questioning…
Uganda Cancer Institute ED Orem Defends Patient Charges
Dr. Jackson Orem, Executive Director of the Uganda Cancer Institute, has defended the institute's decision to charge patients seeking services at its private wing, citing the necessity to maintain essential equipment due to insufficient…
Mulago Hospital Officials Grilled Over Exorbitant Charges Despite Government Funding
Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have raised concerns over the high charges levied on patients at Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital, despite the facility receiving significant funding from the…
Avocado, Nature’s Health and Beauty Secret
In recent years, the avocado has emerged as more than just a trendy food item, it's become a symbol of health and beauty worldwide.
From its nutrient-rich flesh to its versatile oil, avocados offer a plethora of benefits that extend…
Uganda’s HIV Challenge: Burden on Adolescent Girls
The Head of prevention at Uganda Aids commission Dr. Daniel Byamukama has revealed that adolescent girls are consistently continuing to be disproportionately affected by HIV in Uganda.
Byamukama who was addressing the media about the…