Virika Hospital Enhances Healthcare with New Digital X-Ray Machine
Clare Nayebare Patients from both the Rwenzori Region and beyond can rest assured of enhanced healthcare services, following the newly introduced digital X-ray machine at Holy Family Virika Hospital in Fort Portal City. Earlier today, the hospital held its annual health assembly, which also served as the platform to unveil the new X-ray machine, the […]
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Kabarole’s Fight Against Diseases- VHT’s Tasked with Increasing Awareness and Support
Lucky There is need for Village Health Teams to intensify sensitization of people towards disease prevention and early diagnosis to control the increasing disease burden in communities. Richard Rwabuhinga, the District Chairperson Kabarole says the rate at which non-communicable diseases are affecting and killing the people is alarming and this would be controlled if […]
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Court orders Bunyoro King to be airlifted for specialized treatment
Editorial The Hoima High Court Judge Jesse Byaruhanga has ruled that the King of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Agutamba Rukirabasiija Iguru be taken for specialized treatment in India. The ruling was a result of an application filed in 2014 by Prince Apolo Kisoro, the former Bunyoro Kingdom Minister for Tourism and Personal Assistant […]
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Fort Portal: Health Minister Condemns Extortion by FRRH Workers, Calls for Administrative Reforms
Sylvia Kugonza The State Minister of Health for Primary Care, Margret Muhanga Mugisa, has expressed her concern regarding reports of illegal extortion by some health workers at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital. During the handover of a Type C ambulance valued at 450 million shillings, donated by the Ministry of Health, Muhanga revealed that […]
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Teenage Pregnancy Soars: Kabarole District Sounds Alarm
BY Lucky Kabarole District is grappling with a staggering 23% teenage pregnancy rate, sparking outrage among district leaders. Dr. Stephen Kalyegira, District Health Officer, reveals that this alarming trend has contributed to a significant increase in HIV cases, rising from 10.6% in 2022 to 11.8% in 2023. The hardest-hit sub-counties are Kicwamba (30%), Harugongo, […]
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Great Lakes Peace Center Launches Initiative to Combat Hepatitis B in Expectant Mothers in Kasese,Ntoroko Districts
Clare N Hope has been rekindled in Kasese and Ntoroko districts following the launch of a one-year initiative to test mothers for Hepatitis B, offering an environment of relief and a chance for early detection and treatment About the project The project, funded by Gilead Pharmaceuticals USA, will be implemented by the Great Lakes Peace […]
Continue ReadingNTOROKO: 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 […]
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