Oyam’s HIV/AIDS prevalence shocker, at 7 percent, 15,000 positive
The northern Uganda district of Oyam is grappling with the burden of HIV/AIDS infections…
Category: Health
Health Ministry urges Oyam on non-communicable diseases
An official at the Health Ministry asked the public to be critical on non-communicable diseases…
Gulu health workers’ absenteeism at 50 percent – DHO
Fifty percent of health workers in Gulu district are not attending to their respective duties…
Potholes on Gulu roads spreading malaria – health official says
By Norine Kazombo Gulu District health officials have urged road constructors in the district to…
Gulu district recorded 10,079 cases of malaria in 2018
These cases were recorded from all the health facilities within the district between the months…
Gulu health center bosses cautioned against misconducts
By Norine Kazombo Following the recent arrest of the health center II in-charges, the Gulu…
Gulu, a city in waiting where chewing Khat is on the rise
By Norine Kazombo Khat or qat is the leaves of an Arabian hedge plant which…
LEA, Plan International Uganda committed to promoting local talents
Lango Entertainment Award [LEA] 2018 chapter has ended fruitfully with different talents being awarded. This…
Kagadi gets shs.22.8 billion for clean water, sanitation
In a bid to extend clean water supply, promotion of sanitation in Kagadi district, Ministry…
Mbale RR hospital expresses need for outreaches to address diabetes
The Mbale Regional Referral Hospital administrator Dr. Emmanuel Tugaineyo has expressed need in including…
Pay as “you earn”: Patients say Katakwi hospital workers demand for money before work
“No one is expected to pay for any treatment unless it is in the private wing,” senior hospital admin says
Unclaimed corpses overwhelm Gulu referral hospital
By Norine Lamwaka Since June this year – Gulu regional referral hospital authorities say they…