Gulu woman leaves teaching career to champion life-saving injectable PrEP
Besides her work in HIV prevention, Susan also runs a small market business to support her family.
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Adjumani and Amuru districts unite at Elegu border to combat Ebola infections
The Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Adjumani, Apio Sharon Ruth Baru, urged all agencies operating at the border to remain vigilant about Ebola and entry into the country.
UPDF engineering brigade figures on Etam Health Centre IV works raise eyebrows
Given the gravity of these issues, the inspection team agreed to revisit the site on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to reassess progress and demand accountability.
Why border districts remain on high alert against Ebola
However, public health officials warn that a single undetected case can reignite transmission chains.
What the death of an elderly man reveals about mental health in our communities
In a society where people are often expected to endure hardship quietly, creating spaces for open conversation may be one of the most important steps toward preventing future tragedies.
At Lira RRH’s inaugural prayer breakfast, Bishop Acur urges teamwork
Speaking to dozens of breakfast attendees, Bishop Emeritus Alfred Acur Okodi stressed that no single individual can transform the hospital alone.
Amolatar launches vaccination of 120,000 goats and sheep
Speaking during the launch held in Agwiri sub-county, Ogwal Omara thanked the ministry for responding to the district’s request for vaccines.
“I knew what to expect”: How menstrual education can protect girls from discrimination and violence
Unlike many girls who encounter menstruation with fear and confusion, Sarah Atim had already learned about it from teachers and older students in her boarding school.
Alarm as women and youth make up most new HIV cases in Adjumani
Apio Ruth Sharon Baru expressed concern that many people no longer fear HIV infection as they did in the past, making prevention efforts more challenging.
Ugandan Dr. Ario Otema wins first 7-1-7 research award in Malaysia
Beyond this award-winning research, Prof. Ario has made significant contributions to strengthening research culture and the research environment within Uganda and across Africa.
Lira regional referral hospital speaks after the Ebola scare
Uganda has intensified its Ebola surveillance and response mechanisms, which have helped contain the spread of the deadly viral disease.
Hoima’s Karongo HCIII gets maternity ward worth shs590m
Hoima City Council mayor, Edward Isingoma, has urged the health workers at Karongo Health Centre III to prioritise better service delivery to the people seeking health services.