St. Theresa of Lisieux Rweibaale Elevated to Hospital Status as Birth Center Opens
ALICE K St. Theresa of Lisieux Rweibaale has officially been elevated to hospital status following the grand opening of its new birth center, a milestone celebrated with a solemn Mass held at the facility’s premises in Kyenjojo District. Presiding over the ceremony, last week, the Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, applauded […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal :Teachers’ Strike Disrupts Child Immunization, Health Experts Concerned
By Christine Health experts in Fort Portal City have raised concern over the ongoing teachers’ strike, saying it has significantly disrupted child immunization and other school-based health programs. The experts, say that many pupils have missed routine vaccinations and health services that are usually delivered through schools during the third term. The […]
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President of Uganda Orthopaedic Officers Association Dr Owen Bwambale Dies in an Accident
Clare The president of Uganda Orthopaedic Officers Association UOOA, Dr. Owen Bwambale, a 31-year-old orthopedic specialist and resident of Rwengoma in Fort Portal Tourism City, has tragically lost his life in a road accident that occurred this afternoon along Lugard Road in Fort Portal, leaving residents in shock and tears. According to the […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Care for the Sick as Kicwamba Health Center Recieves Ultra Sound Scan
Clare Residents of Kicwamba& the surrounding areas in Kitagwenda district can rest assured of improved health services at Kicwamba Health Center III, following the introduction of an Ultra Sound scanner, which was officially commissioned yesterday at the facility. During the Holy Mass held to pray for the sick, Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort […]
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Kitagwenda: Kicwamba Health Center III Set for Potential Upgrade to Health Center IV
Clare Nayebare Political leaders in Kitagwenda District have been urged to advocate for the upgrading of Kicwamba Health Center III to a Health Center IV. The appeal was made yesterday by Dr. Irene Kahiimakazi, the Acting District Health Officer (DHO) of Kitagwenda, during the commissioning of an Ultrasound Scanner worth 24 million shillings at the […]
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Fort portal Referral Hospital Orthopedic Doctor under investigation, Following Extortion Allegations
Kaboha Bagire Paul, the Head of the Orthopedic Department at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Buhinga, has been directed to hand over office keys to the Hospital Director and given one week to defend himself on allegations of extorting money and mismanagement of patients. The hospital director, Dr. Archibald Bahiizi, acknowledges the fact […]
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Uganda Allocates Shs40Bn to Bridge Health Worker Gap in 2025/2026
LUCKY P In a major boost to Uganda’s healthcare system, the government has committed Shs 40 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year for the recruitment of health workers. The announcement was made by Dr. Mugahi Richard, Commissioner for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health at the Ministry of Health, during the Rwenzori Region Annual Joint Review […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Mayor Calls for Urgent Health Response as HIV Rates Hit 14.3%
By Alice K Fort Portal City Mayor, Asaba Edison Ruyonga has called upon the Ministry of Health to organize a health camp in Fort Portal and Kabarole to address the high prevalence rate in the region. According to recent statistics, Fort Portal City has an HIV prevalence rate of 14.3%, while Kabarole stands at […]
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Tooro: Ruwenzori Bishop Tasks Residents to Prioritize HIV Testing
Editorial The Bishop of Rwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, has called on Christians to regularly test for HIV and other diseases to know their health status. He made the appeal while opening the first-ever lay readers and their spouse’s conference at Kyebambe Girls Secondary School in Fort Portal City. Leading […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Urges Humility in Service During Commissioning of New Health Facility Units
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has reiterated his call for humility in service, especially among those entrusted with the responsibility of caring for others. He made the appeal yesterday while presiding over a Mass to commission a new theatre and private ward at Kyakatara […]
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