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By Goodluck Musinguzi, 8th June 2025 Dr Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health was in Mbarara City to inspect ongoing works at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital including a block that will house the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which will solve the challenges of limited space. We want to …

The construction works on the emergency call and dispatch center are rated at 79% by a representative of the contractor BY GOODLUCK & RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: 8th,June, 2025 The construction of an ambulance call and dispatch center that is expected to improve coordination and management for medical emergencies is under …

The Arua hospital ICU complex BY GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI & RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA There is a beehive of activity at the construction site for the Arua Hospital Intensive Care unit as wheelbarrow pushers make their way with mixture of concrete up the rums for casting the concrete upstairs as plumbing technicians …

The works at the Arua hospital intensive care unit are edging closer to finish BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU & MUSINGUZI GOODLUCK ARUA: 7th June, 2025 Engineers and Manson men at the construction site of the Intensive Care Unit at the Arua hospital are racing to against time to hit a one …

By Goodluck Musinguzi  The construction of a 4.12 billion Shillings isolation unit at Kisoro Hospital has kicked off. Construction of the facility is being funded by the World Bank under the Uganda Covid-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (UCREPP). The unit will be constructed by Geses Uganda Limited and will be …

By Goodluck Musinguzi In a dramatic turn of events, Members of Parliament on the Committee on Health have embarked on a crusade to revolutionize healthcare in Kigezi sub-region. Their battle cry? The urgent need for functional operating theatres in regional health facilities. On Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, these valiant MPs …

Kabale ICU Construction at 75% complete By Goodluck Musinguzi The construction of a modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital has reached 75 percent completion, according to project engineers. The UGX 8.6 billion project, funded by the International Development Agency under the Uganda COVID-19 Response and Emergency …

PS Diana Atwine inspecting Rwekubo Health Center IV construction works. The Ministry of Health (MoH) is working to improve healthcare access for refugees and host communities in Nakivale with the ongoing construction of new Health Center IVs in Kabazana and Ruhoko. These new facilities are part of a broader initiative …

BY GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI & RICHARD DRASIMAKU YUMBE The construction works should have ended by June 2024 but Barakala Health center’s Outpatients department and office block complex is still unfinished. Siraj Baguma, the health center in-charge says that Barakala Health center in Yumbe district is being upgraded from a HCIII to …

SH2.9B ARUA REGIONAL BLOOD BANK, A BEACON OF HOPE FOR SAFE TRANSFUSION SAY DR DIANA ATWINE BY MUSINGUZI GOOODLUCK & RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY MAY 22, 2025 The Arua Regional Blood Bank will coordinate blood collection, processing and distribution in West Nile and reduce blood shortages, Dr Diana Steiner, the …

Ministry of Health promised to Upgrade Two Health Centers in Kazo District, On 3rd June 2025, Dr Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary commissioned Engari HCIII in Kazo District . This newly constructed health facility will help bridge a critical gap for the surrounding communities, who previously had to walk long distances …

By Goodluck Musinguzi MRRH Chairman Board Dr. James Mugume presides over the board meeting on 21st February, seated centrally to facilitate engagements with members Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) is poised to launch its own Institutional Review Board (IRB), overseeing medical research involving human subjects. Currently, MRRH researchers relies on …

by Goodluck Musinguzi The Government of Uganda has officially launched the Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024–2025 survey, a landmark national initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s progress towards eliminating HIV as a public health threat by 2030. The survey, set to begin in early 2025 after an extensive …

by Goodluck Musinguzi Rwampara District, Uganda – In a promising turn of events, the Government of Uganda’s proactive efforts to combat malaria through distributing long-lasting mosquito nets have yielded significant results in Rwampara District. According to local health officials and community members, the impact of this initiative is indisputable. Over the …

by Goodluck Musinguzi In a significant leap forward for healthcare accessibility, the Republic of Uganda proudly inaugurated a newly upgraded and fully equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. The inauguration ceremony, graced by esteemed dignitaries including the Minister for Presidency, Hon Milly Babalanda and Minister of Health …

by GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, located in the heart of Uganda’s Bunyoro region, has marked a major milestone in healthcare by unveiling a modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This new addition is part of the Uganda Covid-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (UCREPP) aims to strengthen the hospital’s …

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Uganda has launched significant initiatives to address blood shortage issues in the Hoima region. A major development has been the establishment of a regional blood bank that aims to enhance local blood collection, processing, and distribution. This development comes at a crucial time when blood shortages have been …

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Fort Portal City, Uganda – In a significant step towards eradicating malaria from households, Uganda launched the third wave of its mosquito net distribution campaign across ten districts in the Tooro Sub-Region. The campaign, aimed at curbing the devastating impact of malaria, is a collaborative effort between the Ugandan …

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI In the heart of Uganda’s evolving healthcare story lies a powerful and transformative journey, one centered on courage, resilience, and the growing success of pediatric cardiac care. At the forefront of this journey is the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI), now a beacon of hope for thousands of …

By Goodluck Musinguzi Uganda is making significant strides in enhancing its healthcare system, particularly in emergency medical services. The Honourable Anifa Kawooya Bangirana, Minister of Health, recently shared updates during a meeting with healthcare professionals, government officials, and community first responders on this progress and emphasised the importance of teamwork, commitment, …

By Goodluck The Government of Uganda has officially launched the Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024–2025 survey, a landmark national initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s progress towards eliminating HIV as a public health threat by 2030. The survey, set to begin in early 2025 after an extensive period …

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZILiraDr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health and Woman Member of Parliament for Lira City, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art satellite laboratory at Lira Regional Referral Hospital on Friday, March 14, 2025. This facility, funded by the World Bank under the Uganda COVID-19 Response and Preparedness Project (UCREPP), …

By GOODLUCK MUSINGUZILira CityThe Ministry of Health has officially launched the construction of the Lira Blood Bank to address critical challenges in blood storage and distribution in Northern Uganda. Recently, Lira University Teaching Hospital donated 20 acres of land to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for the construction of a Regional Blood …

BY GOODLUCK Adjumani district local government has launched the construction of a multi-billion Intensive Care Unit (ICU) worth Shs1.6 billion. The facility constructed with funding from the World Bank under the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP) will handle critical cases. Once completed, the Intensive Care Unit will be fully …

By Emmanuel Arineitwe The construction of a modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital has reached 75 percent completion, according to project engineers. The UGX 8.6 billion project, funded by the International Development Agency under the Uganda COVID-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (UCREPP), commenced in September …

BY GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI Adjumani district local government launched the construction of a sh1.6 billion Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to handle critical conditions under the Development Response to Displacement Impact Projects (DRDIP). Stephen Okomi, the chairperson Community Procurement Management Committee (CPMC) of Forua village in Adjumani town council said they are …

BY GOODLUCK & RICHARD DRASIMAKU Uganda is among twelve countries across different regions in Africa that are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the vaccine alliance, GAVI, have announced in a joint statement. The …

The construction works at Uriama Health Center III are said to have hit 85 percent BY GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI & RICHARD DRASIMAKU TEREGO: MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024 The construction works to upgrade Uriama Health Center to a grade three health center has hit 85% and is on course to be finished …

BY GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI & RICHARD DRASIMAKU TEREGO: MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024 When Brenda Alezuyo, a teenage mother went into labour three months ago, she worried about the long distance to Omugo HCIV. More terrifying was the concern about going to a health unit where her neighbour, one Lillian who was …

Koro Health Center III in Bidibidi settlement BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU AND GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI YUMBE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024 Koro health center III in Bidibidi Refugee settlement in Yumbe district is three months away from turning from a temporary unit to a permanent facility. This follows the construction of about sh2bn …

Maternity block left and OPD right almost complete BY GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI AND RICHARD DRASIMAKU TEREGO: FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 There is mix of anticipation and excitement among the residents of Anufira parish in Omugo sub-county, Terego district as the long delayed construction of the Mount Wati Health Center III nears …

By Goodluck Musinguzi Padibe Health Centre IV in Lamwo District has received improved infrastructure upgrades from Ministry of Health and other partners in a bid to support health services both for locals and refugees from South Sudan. Photo: Signpost for Padibe HC IV before entering the facility Dr Diana Atwine, …

By Goodluck Musinguzi   A Healthier Tomorrow: Uganda’s Transformational Health Journey (2021–2025) Ministry of Health developed a strategic plan 2021-205 that was derived from Uganda Vision 2040 where the health sector aims at ensuring Uganda has a productive population that effectively contributes to socio-economic growth which will be achieved by provision …

The Barakala health center complex is edging towards completion BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU AND GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI YUMBE: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Siraj Baguma, the health center in charge says he is unaware of why funding has dried up, but reliable sources say that the project was not well coordinated between the …

The country has over the years struggled to meet demand for oxygen. By Goodluck Musinguzi  Jinja Regional Referral Hospital has significantly increased its oxygen production capacity. The Hospital is now capable of supplying oxygen to health facilities across the Busoga sub-region and extending to areas like Teso, Elgon, Karamoja, and …

Workers at Itia health centre modern OPD site setting the pillars BY GOODLUCK,RICHARD DRASIMAKU AND GEOFFREY ANGUPALE TEREGO: TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 The upgrade of Itia Health Center II to a health Center III has begun with the construction of a modern maternity ward to bring maternal health services closure …

By Goodluck Musinguzi The RDC LT.Joe Walunsimbi has commissioned Rukoki Health Centre IV maternity ward today 25th January 2025. Rukoki Maternity ward was gutted by fire in June 2024 and since then  the facility has been operationalizing under challenges of limited accommodation for mothers. Rehabilitation of the Maternity ward has …

Amudat district registers high Malaria vaccine uptake By Timothy Eudo and Musinguzi Goodluck  Health authorities in Amudat district have reported very positive uptake of the recently launched malaria vaccination campaign. According to the authorities, the community was very positive, leading to the exhaustion of the first batch of the vaccines. …

Dr Alfred Amandu, the Arua City Principal  Health Officer in charge of Environmental Health BY MUSINGUZI GOODLUCK & RICHARD DRASIMAKU THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 Given the challenge of high rate of morbidity and mortality due to malaria, a health official has appealed to the public to stick to the schedule …

By Musinguzi Goodluck and Timothy Eodu-Moroto The Deputy IGG Dr. Okiria with Officials of Moroto District (Photo by Timothy Eodu) Officials from the Inspectorate of Government led by the Deputy Inspector General of Government-IGG Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria have urged both the technical and political leaders in Moroto district to …

Hoima hospital overwhelmed by patients seeking ICU services By Goodluck Musinguzi Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is overwhelmed by the number of patients in need of Intensive care unit (ICU) services. Statistics at the hospital indicate that at least 30 patients in need of Intensive care Unit services are admitted every …

By Goodluck Musinguzi The 6.8 billion Shillings Hoima regional blood bank has been commissioned. The facility was commissioned by Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of Uganda. Construction work commenced in December 2022 and was executed by Geses Uganda Limited. It was funded by the World Bank under the Uganda …

Kochi health center III Maternity ward completed, ready for use BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU AND GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI YUMBE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024 Technicians have began assembling equipment at Kochi health centre III in Yumbe district, expected to be a game changer in enhancing maternal health. This follows the completion of a …

Rasul Musa Ayiman, President of the Arua City Development Forum BY GOODLUCK MUSINGUZI AND RICHARD DRASIMAKU   ARUA CITY: FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 The Health sector is under the social services thematic working group and the forum will develop a working group plan to scrutinize sector. “We aim for improved …

By Goodluck Musinguzi The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, has built a satellite laboratory at Lira Regional Referral Hospital in Lira City. Built at the cost of Shs4.5 billion under the COVID-19 response and emergency project with funding from the World Bank, Lira Regional Referral Hospital is …

By Timothy Eodu-Moroto Courtesy Photo Moroto Regional Referral Hospital has seen great improvements in five main departments of services that the facility offers in the past year -2024. This development is contained in the annual 5S-(sort, set shine, standardise, sustain) monitoring and evaluation report 2024 from the Ministry of Health. …

By Timothy Eodu-Karamoja As the new season is returning, climate information is very vital to help farmers plan for their season to avoid risks that may be associated with the changes. Along the Karamoja cluster 1 for instance, changes in the climate tend to be harsh in both wet and …

Amongin serving a customer charcoal worth 1,000/= By Edward AkakiResidents of Moroto Municipality are facing rising prices of charcoal in the town areas with almost double the price in less than 3 months. The surge in the prices has sparked worry among residents who heavily rely on charcoal for cooking …

By Emmanuel Olinga-Katakwi Teachers in Katakwi district have decried to the government to consider them to also benefit from the hard to reach allowances.Their pleas have been awakened by the floods disaster and also suffered frustration of riding bicycles for about 5 to 10 km to their respective work places.Pius …

By Emmanuel Olinga–Teso Soroti City is gearing up to hold the first-ever Ateker Reunion Festival in Uganda, with over ten thousand (10,000) expected to attend as the Ugandan government gives UGX 2.3 billion for the event. Vice President Alupo with some leaders Photo Credit: Emmanuel Olinga The celebration, scheduled for …

By Emmanuel Olinga-Katakwi Flood victims receive food aid -Credit: Emmanuel Olinga The Swiss Barakah charitable organization, located in Mbale, has partnered with the KAZI NI KAZI Foundation to provide food rescue to flood victims in Palam Katakwi district. After visiting the flood-affected residents of Palam, Daniel Mulalu Ngariam, the senior …

Widows having Uhuru meal at Josephine Ibaseret home (Credit: Lawrence Okwakol) The Namisindwa deputy resident district commissioner, Mrs. Josephine Ibaseret Osiba on Wednesday hosted over 2000 widows drawn from Agule County in her upcountry home located at Opadoi- Pasia village in Akisim sub county, Pallisa district. Ibaseret said being a …

By Lawrence Okwakol-Pallisa The Iteso cultural union leader Emorimor Paul sande Emolot on Wednesday evening handed Uhuru cup competed with various clubs from the eight sub counties in Pallisa county, Pallisa district to the winners Pallisa town council after they beat Kasodo sub county 2:1. Emorimor who was the chief …

By Lawrence Okwakol-Pallisa Ministers Adoa (L), Ecweru (2nd L), Captain Mike Mukula(C) and IGP Byakagaba (R) at the burial. (Credit: Lawrence Okwakol) The Minister of State, for fisheries and transport Hellen Adoa who also represents the women of Serere district and Francis Musa Ecweru of Amuria County in Amuriat district …

By Timothy Eodu-Moroto She Leads Girls while performing the Drama at Nadunget Market in Moroto (Credit: Timothy Eodu) Nadunget Town Council in Moroto district in partnership with KAWUO, Mercy Corps and others is using change makers, girls and young women groups to sensitize communities about the dangers of early marriages, …

By Timothy Eodu-Moroto Moroto regional referral hospital in partnership with Karenga district health department and other development partners are preparing to provide comprehensive medical services to the expected thousands of visitors and locals during the Karamoja Cultural Event slated for 2-9 September 2024. This development was announced by Dr. Stephen …

By Timothy Eodu-Kalaki The officials while at the Irrigation site (Courtesy Photo) The Assistant Resident District Commissioner-RDC of Kalaki district in Teso region has sounded tough on corruption after Commissioning a powerful Micro scale irrigation system at Katine Village, Ocelakur parish in Ocelakur Sub-county last week. Mr. Denis Richard Apuun …

Minister Anifah Kawooya with the Graduands. (Credit: Lawrence Okwakol) By Lawrence Okwakol-Pallisa The state minister in charge general duties in the ministry of health Anifah Kawooya urged graduating nurses and midwives to stick to their professionalism and desist from getting involved in patient’s mistreatment and harassment which is an outcry …

By Agustine Olule-Moroto Some of the Reformed warriors during the event. Credit: Agustine Olule In a bid to bring total peace, security and development to Karamoja sub region, Karamoja Herders of the Horn with support from German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development has dispatched 100 million shillings to …

By Lawrence Okwakol-Pallisa VP Jessica Alupo handing over the walking tractors (Credit: Lawrence Okwakol) The vice president of Uganda Her Excellence Jessica Alupo Epel has pledged to support the Gogonyo county farmers with 10,000 hand hoes worth 100 million. Alupo made the commitment during the launch of the Gogonyo county …

President Bwire with her Rotary team in Moroto (Photo: Timothy Eodu) By Agustine Olule As Karamoja sub region gears up the fight against Malnutrition which is caused by not eating enough food to maintain proper body function, or eating an imbalanced diet that does not provide the body with the …

By Timothy Eodu The community leaving within Moroto Municipality was left in shock on Wednesday evening as two minors were swept by flash floods due to a heavy downpour that flooded Lia seasonal river, which runs in the middle of Moroto town. Water flowing from one of the Bridges after …

By Timothy Eodu The 3Division commander, Maj. Gen. Don Nabasa has urged leaders in Karamoja to pass and enforce a resolution on forceful enrolment of children to school in order to fight criminality in the region. Nabbasa made the remarks while preceding over  the handover and taking over of office …

By Timothy Eodu The former Local Council, LCV of Amudat districted Mr. Francis Kiyonga Adamson has been convicted for corruption. Mr. Adamson was convicted this morning by the Grade One Magistrates’ Court in Matuga and sentenced to 23 months and 14 days in jail and fined UGX 80M to be …

By Timothy Eodu, Edward Akaki As the Family Planning narrative is not a good subject of discussion in Karamoja due to the entrenched cultural and religious beliefs, an impact has been realized and steadily being up taken in the region and Teso over the five years of the RISE program …

By Edward Akaki UHURU League Table Standing (Courtesy Photo) The all time Moroto district football Association (MDFA) most celebrated tournament has returned in full strength for the year 2024. “THE UHURU LEAGUE” is a locally based football competition focused on developing young talents in the district and out mostly played …

By Timothy Eodu Joint Security Officials and Leaders during the meeting The security chiefs from the joint security forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Uganda Police have identified poverty, peer influence and forced marriages as a driving factor for child trafficking in the region. Major General Don …

As part of efforts to avoid vandalism of dams, which were constructed by the government to provide water for livestock and crop production in Karamoja Sub-region, leaders have proposed to effect a fee on every cow. Kobebe Dam in Lotisan Sub-County in Moroto District (Photo by Timothy Eodu) Some of …

Bare-chested miners dig pits to look for gold in Odupi sub county, Uganda. Image by Richard Drasimaku. Whether in Uganda or Burundi, gold mining remains predominantly artisanal and rudimentary. Many miners do not care about their health, less about the environment. By Richard Drasimaku and Renovat Ndabashinze November 15, 2023 …

  Iwe nchini Uganda au Burundi, uchimbaji wa dhahabu unasalia kuwa wa kisanaa na wa kawaida. Wachimba migodi wengi hawajali afya zao, hata kuhusu mazingira. This story was produced with support from the Congo Basin Rainforest Journalism Fund and the Pulitzer Center  Na Richard Drasimaku (Uganda) na Rinovat Ndabashinze (Burundi)  Kutoka …

By Timothy Eodu-Moroto The Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) project (construction of Loperu – Jie Road) in Moroto Municipality is progressing and stands at 93%. This was confirmed to KaramojaNews during a recent project inspection by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development. According to Eng. Lawrence …

 By Lawrence Okwakol-Pallisa The Pallisa district local government on Wednesday afternoon launched a 130 million road works of the one billion sent from central government at Kameke sub county on Omare swamp that has not been motorable for the last 15 years. While addressing the community that was excited for …

By Lawrence Okwakol-Ngora 4,000 primary seven candidates due to sit for their end of seven year primary course in November, have been equipped with mathematical sets worth shs. 25million by their area Woman Member of Parliament. The sets were delivered by Juliet Achayo Lodou, the Ngora County Member of Parliament …

By Lakareber Gladys Kasline For many years till date Karimojongs have been accused of Raiding Animals from among them and their neighboring districts of Acholi, Teso, Turkana, Lango and Sebei, affecting their relationship and freedom of association while in such areas for fear that they would turn and steal animals. …

Thursday 24 Aug 2023 By Timothy Eodu- Nabilatuk The Deputy 3rd Division Commander Of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Brigadier General Felix Busizoori has urged Pian Karacunas in Nabilatuk District to embrace voluntary approach to disarmament operation as additional strategies for realization of total peace in Karamoja Sub region are …

By Agustine Olule-Moroto As poverty remains one of the major problems affecting Karamoja sub-region currently standing at 65%, with the most affected people being the youth, leaders across the region have called upon the youth to take the advantage of the available government programs like Emyooga, YLP and PDM to …

Nakapiripirit HCIII, which covers 11 villages and 5 parishes, including Nakapiripirit Town Council, registers over 50 patients daily. Whereas this figure seems big, it could have even been much more had the surrounding community sought health care in time. According to the Health Center in charge, assistant nursing officer, Hellen …

By Edward Akaki – Karamoja A sigh of relief engulfed the faces of many as they witnessed the first beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model in Karamoja receiving their loaned cash from Post bank agents in Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit, Moroto, and Amudat.About 25 people from each of the above districts whose …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, JULY 06, 2023 Uganda is among twelve countries across different regions in Africa that are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the vaccine alliance, GAVI, have announced in a …

  While growing up as a child, Ben Afidra Amorimvapi, a resident of Degiya village, Olali parish-Ogoko Sub County developed fondness for White Rhinos. With his village home sitting on what was a controlled hunting area of Ajai wildlife reserve, Amorimvapi points to a bare ground next to his house. …

By Edward Akaki-MorotoFederation of small and medium enterprises (FSME) in coordination with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) held a 4 days digital training for vendors in Moroto district operating small and medium size businesses in a bid to enhance their digital marketing skills.The training that was held at the Moroto …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 Dr Severin Kalonga, the project lead for Forest Landscape Restoration in Africa initiative of the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has emphasized the role of environmental journalists to help halt and reverse the negative trend of degradation and biodiversity loss in …

By Timothy Eodu Moroto Regional Referral is currently refurbishing old beds to support lower units that do not have enough but also Kaabong School of nursing due to the limited number of beds at the school so as to improve on their services. This was revealed to KaramojaNews by the …

By Timothy Eodu Select midwives from the districts of Amudat, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Napak and Moroto have completed a one week’s training on emergency response to obstetric operations, maternal and neonatal care, and gynecology among others. The training which was held at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital last week brought together medical …

  By Edward Akaki Karamoja, a semi-arid pastoralist region found in the North Eastern part of the country, Uganda has over the years been faced with harsh climatic change effects, cattle rustling, coupled with the disarmament process, escalating insecurity and looming hunger. This has hit the region so hard most …

The Herbalists during the Inception meeting at KALIP in Moroto By Timothy Eodu National Environment Management Authority has launched the Access to Benefits Sharing-ABS project in Karamoja, partnering with a local Community Based Organization- Karamoja Women Cultural Group as the implementer. The launch that was held on Thursday 15th June …

BY MARKO TAIBOT LIRA CITY: Monday, June 12, 2023 Lira regional referral Hospital is receiving a growing number of Kidney patience that require dialysis. It is the only facility that is managing dialysis in the Northern region. Lira Regional Referral Hospital through the help of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital has established …

By Edward Akaki – Moroto Lotirir Health Centre II a church of Uganda founded Private Not For Profit (PNFP) facility located at Nawanatau village, Nawanatau Parish, Loputuk Sub-county Moroto district has enhanced service delivery by extending out-patients department services to the villages that have difficulties accessing the health facilities. According …

By Agustin Olule Police in Mt. Moroto Region have asked the boda –boda riders within Karamoja to cooperate with them by giving necessary information regarding the wrong elements in the community. This was sounded by the Regional Police Commander of Mt. Moroto region Francis Chemusto during the meeting with boda-boda …

By Timothy Eodu Kaabong Neonatal Unit, which was formerly a resting room for mothers at their first stages of labour has received a sigh of relief as works to renovate it are to begin soon. Statistics from the facility show a decline in the number of deliveries in the past …

By Timothy Eodu Over 500 Fistula patients across Uganda have been treated between April 2021 to June 2022 quarter, according to a report published by TEREWODE Women’s Community Hospital. Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. A hole between the birth canal and bladder and/or …

By Edward Akaki Napak district registered a 72% improvement in access to maternal health services last year. This was confirmed to our reporter by the District Health Officer Dr. Timothy Teko who attributed this to the improved coverage by health workers to the hard-to-reach areas through community outreaches.Dr Timothy said …

BY MARKO TAIBOT ADJUMANI: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 Adjumani district local government launched the construction of a sh1.6 billion Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to handle critical conditions under the Development Response to Displacement Impact Projects (DRDIP). Stephen Okomi, the chairperson Community Procurement Management Committee (CPMC) of Forua village in Adjumani town …

Tue 16, May 2023 Augustine Olule-Karamoja Police in Napak district in Karamoja sub region have impounded government vehicle registration Number UG 2524 A Toyota Hillux pickup, grey in colour belonging to the ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries carrying 16 jerrycans of illicit Waragi. The vehicle which was driven …

By Edward Akaki – Moroto Tears, sadness and sorrow has stormed the family of Steven Okello Olara (deceased) who on the night of Saturday 6th May 2023 succumbed to a road crash involving two riders along Moroto-Soroti road. Lack of crash helmets, speeding and drink riding has all been attributed …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2023 The government has decided to give every district sh1b for road rehabilitation in addition to the usual annual road funds, Works and Transport minister, Gen Katumba Wamala has said. “The money will come in three tranches. The ministry is coming up with …

BY OUR REPORTER Police in Kikuube district yesterday arrested one Ayebare Joseph, a senior official working with National Forestry Authority (NFA) attached to Bugoma forest for assaulting an Indian investor RAEHA RAMASAMY KRSHANA. The Indian investor is attached to Hoima Sugar and a farm manager of Nsozi farm where Hoima …

BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 President Yoweri Museveni has outlined parish development model (PDM) options for urban residents and families with less than four acres of land during his latest wealth creation tour in West Nile. “There are other people like here in Arua town who do …

By Timothy Eodu – Nabilatuk The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries – MAAIF has launched the Tractor Mechanized Scheme in Karamoja region. The launch which was done on Saturday 1st April 2023 from Lokapel village in Lorengedwat Sub County, Nabilatuk district, flagged off 10 tractors that will be used …

BY EDWARD AKAKI, TIMOTHY EODU- MOROTO A 2021 survey by National Population Council shows that Karamoja has the highest fertility rates in Uganda standing at Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 7.9 compared to the country’s average of 5.2.Also, 46% of pregnancies in Uganda are unintended with the mean desired total …