Speaking to journalists on Monday as shortlisted candidates sat for their aptitude examinations at Makerere University, Dr. Henry Mwebesa, the Commission’s Chairperson, revealed that they had received a total of 1,413 applications.
Dokolo has 905 domestic water points, but some produce salty water, making it unfit for consumption. In sub-counties like Kwera and Kangai, most water points are either submerged by lake water or broken down.
Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, said they have made a deliberate plan to encourage people to walk more. However, the lack of walking-friendly infrastructure has hindered the campaign.
Patrick Ruhweza, the University Secretary at Fins Medical University, confirmed that the deceased were returning from a medical outreach camp held at Busita Playground in Bunyangabu District.
According to the hospital’s management, the surgical camp will now become an annual fixture aimed at giving underserved communities a chance at receiving safe, affordable, and timely surgical care. Daily operations are scheduled to include 15 general surgeries and 10 gynecological procedures, with hopes of reaching 80 percent of the patients already screened.
As of Thursday afternoon, joint security forces at the Atari checkpoint intercepted a vehicle transporting 72 jerricans of crude waragi through the Muyembe–Nakapiripirit road. The suspect, identified as Sodo Juma from Sironko District, was arrested and detained at Ngenge Police Station for further management.
The guidelines includes the integration of sickle cell in the non- communicable disease register for screening, integration of sickle cell in the new born register, a patient health passport for sickle cell warriors, integration of sickle cell in the longitudinal register for non- communicable diseases and a clinical chart through which longitudinal care will be offered to the patients.
Grace Katusiime, a resident of Marongo village, says expectant mothers are particularly affected, often walking long distances for antenatal and delivery services. She warns that many are turning to Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs), putting their lives at risk.
Her call comes as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) for the prevention of HIV as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) She fears thatmany countries may nor afford it.
Michael Atingi-Ego, the Governor Bank of Uganda, explained that Ayago HC III was chosen because of its strategic location and potential to boost economic development.
Dr Gloria Owomugisha, a Pediatric Cardiology Fellow who led the study team reveals that they assessed four hundred and forty children receiving care at the institute and almost half of them were diagnosed late with some attributing the delay to seeking alternative treatment such as herbal medicine.
Over the past year, 839 children aged between 3 and 15, who had previously been living and begging on the streets of Kampala, were returned to Karamoja and enrolled in Lokodiokodio, Loodoi, and Lotome Girls Primary Schools.
Edson Seno, a farmer from Nakonyen Village, lamented the unpredictable weather patterns, which he says have drastically changed in recent years, making it harder for farmers to adapt.
The new board is the institute’s third replacing the one that was headed by Prof William Bazeyo, a former Dean at Makerere University School of Public Health. As the chairman board, Bazeyo was accused of overstepping his mandate from providing oversight to engaging in day to day running of the facility which in the end led to several operational inadequacies at the institute.
According to a statement released by WHO, the new guidance is being released after evidence revealed women who received care from trusted midwives are statistically more likely to experience healthy vaginal births and report higher satisfaction with the services they receive.
According to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) spokesperson Daniel Nuwabine, the fire started around 8:00 pm but was extinguished by 11:00 pm, thanks to a swift response from police and KCCA teams.
Speaking to our reporter on Monday afternoon at Warr Islamic Health Centre II, Dr. Nyathirombo revealed that he had diagnosed 10 patients with total blindness, who were set to undergo surgery.
Construction of the USD 34 million facility began in 2018 and was initially expected to be completed by 2020. However, in an interview with Uganda Radio Network on Monday, UCI Executive Director Dr. Jackson Orem confirmed that although civil works are done, the center is yet to be equipped and made functional.
Anita Nuwensiima, a biomedical engineer with the FREO2 Foundation, stated that the selected facilities were identified based on their remote locations to ensure that pediatric patients and neonates aged 0–12 years have access to free oxygen.
Hadijja Aliku, the senior clinical officer in charge of Alwi Health Centre III, said the facility is overwhelmed by the high number of expectant mothers seeking maternity care. With only one functional delivery bed, they are unable to meet the growing demand, leaving women to endure unsafe childbirth.
