NTOROKO: Latrine Shortage, Water Crisis &Famine Deteriorate Life in Kanara IDP Camp
Kaboha The Sanitary and hygiene situation is worsening for residents who sought refuge at Kanara Internally Displaced Camp in Ntoroko district raising worry of sanitary disease outbreaks if no intervention is made in time. James Balikigamba the chairperson of the Camp says the misery which started in 2019 with more than 1,200 individuals […]
Continue ReadingEmbracing Digital Transformation: Urgent Call for Ugandan Catholic Health Facilities to Enhance Service Delivery through Digital Healthcare Platforms
EDITORIAL The Catholic Church’s Health Commission in Uganda is advocating for the integration of digital healthcare platforms into service delivery within Catholic health facilities, with an aim of enhancing client-centered approaches and elevate the quality of healthcare services. Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, the Chairman of the Health Commission, yesterday emphasized the potential benefits […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : FPRRH Dispels Rumors About Anthrax Case
By Sylvia. The Fort Portal regional Referral Hospital in Buhinga Fort Portal City, FPRRH, has refuted allegations circulating on social media about an Anthrax case at the hospital. According to the Hospital Principal administrator, Michael Odur, they have a case of a 14 year old girl who was brought from Bunyangabu and admitted at […]
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Ministry of Health Launches Regional Distribution of the Mosquito Nets in Tooro
The Ministry of Health has officially launched the Toro Regional Mosquito Nets Distribution Campaign with the theme “Under the Net.” During the launch event held at the North Division headquarters this afternoon, Dr. Asiimwe Solomon, the Fort Portal City Health Officer, shared valuable insights. He announced that Fort Portal City has received 73,280 mosquito […]
Continue ReadingKAMWENGE: Locals Largely Embrace Mass Yellow Fever Vaccination
Clare A large number of residents in Kamwenge have observably embraced the Ministry of Health(MOH) program of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. Residents fully participate in the program Kamwenge district, is among the districts listed by the MOH falling under the Kabarole region, which was declared prone to the disease. William Togaya, the In-charge Kyabenda Health […]
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Kabarole: All is Set for the Yellow Fever Mass Vaccination
By Sylvia. Kabarole district is set to roll out a mass Yellow Fever Vaccination exercise, to prevent the viral disease caused by mosquitoes. Norah Kabahenda, the District immunization focal person, has revealed that the exercise is scheduled for June 9, 2023, targeting persons between 9 months to 60 years. Kabahenda, pointed out […]
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At least 30 Ugandans Die of T.B Daily- MOH
By Sylvia Over 30 people die from tuberculosis[ TB] everyday in Uganda, a number that is more than that of HIV/AIDS, common in men than in women. Statistics from ministry of health (MOH) further reveal that TB is still the leading killer for people living with HIV in the country. Approximately 91,000 fall ill […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: 2 Bukuuku H/C Nurses on Spot Over Stealing Gov’t Drugs
By Sylvia The Bukuku Health center IV store keeper and in charge maternity ward are on spot after being caught with the government drugs and other hospital equipment. The suspects, have been identified as Rebecca Balinja, the maternity ward in charge, and the storekeeper only identified as Grace. The Incident […]
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Kabarole: 84% of HIV Patients Abscond Treatment
Sylvia At least 84% people living with HIV in Kabarole have reportedly run away from taking their daily anti-retro-viral drugs. According to, the district health educator [DHE] Kabarole, Catherine Kemigabo, reports indicate that a total of 236 have stopped from taking their medication thus leading to the death of 19 patients. […]
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