Rwenzori Religious Leaders Tipped on Ebola Prevention Amid DRC Border Concerns
Editorial Religious leaders from Fort Portal City and Kabarole District have been equipped with vital knowledge on Ebola Virus Disease prevention during a sensitization workshop organized by the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau, Catholic Relief Services, and the Health Office of Fort Portal Diocese. The workshop brought together faith leaders from different denominations at St.Adolf Ongoing […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Schools Tighten Standard Operating Procedures in fight against Ebola
Kaboha Primary and Secondary schools across Fort Portal Tourism City have intensified preventive measures setup by government through the ministry of health in the fight against the spread of deadly Ebola Virus. Last week, the Ministry of Health issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide prevention and control against Ebola Virus Disease in education institutions […]
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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 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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