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 ReadingMinistry of Health Commissions 332 Community Health Workers in Kyenjojo
Lucky Patrick The Ministry of Health has commissioned 332 Community Health Extension Workers in Kyenjojo District, equipping them with essential tools such as bicycles, tablets for reporting, digital blood pressure machines, and other medical equipment. Their primary role will be to promote health and prevent diseases within their communities. The workers underwent a […]
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MOH Disbands New Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital Board Over Gender Imbalance
Clare The State Minister for Health in charge of Primary Care, Hon.Margaret Muhanga Mugisa, has directed the newly appointed board of Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital (FPRRH) to re-evaluate its composition and ensure a more gender-sensitive approach in selecting its Board of Directors. This request follows the recent appointment of a new board with […]
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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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Kabarole: Mairungi/Khat Growers to Sue Government Over Signed Narcotics & Psychotropic Substances Control
Kaboha Mairungi / Khat growers under their umbrella body Kabarole Mairungi/Khat Growers and Transporters Association have threaten to sue the government over the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Act 2023 that has been signed into law. The law Thomas Tayebwa the Parliament Deputy speaker on Tuesday announced that President Museveni has signed into law […]
Continue ReadingTooro Kingdom officials Trained in Combating Malaria
Kaboha In a bid to eradicate malaria across the country, the government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and TASO Uganda, has introduced a set of measures for individuals to adopt. These measures include sleeping under treated mosquito nets, regular spraying, clearing bushes around homes, eliminating stagnant water, providing effective treatment, and continuous empowerment […]
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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 ReadingParents Warned on Neglecting their Responsibilities in Holidays
Rev. Sister Judith Kenkimba the head-teacher of St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary School in Fort Portal, has warned parents who frequently neglect their responsibilities during the holidays. According to Kenkiimba, it is a parental responsibility to watch over the children while at home during holidays, to ensure their safety and continuity with education as they […]
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Tooro: Vice Cultural Minister Warns on DNA Repercussions
By Sylvia The deputy cultural minister for Tooro kingdom, Zebidayo Mwesige, has discouraged citizens from embracing the trend of DNA tests. Mwesige’s reason for his take on the DNA issue, is that the public goes back to the original cultural norms and traditions instead of copying the western cultures. He appeals to public […]
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Kabarole Registers High Cases of Low Birthweight Babies
Clare Nayebare A total of 284 Underweight babies were registered in Kabarole district in a period of January-December 2021.This has been confirmed by Brian Kisembo, the District Health Officer. He says, that 57 fresh still births were recorded in the same period, attributing the problem to malnutrition of mothers. Kisembo, also links gender based violence […]
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