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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 …
Read More »The newly commissioned satellite laboratory at LRRH equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
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), …
Read More »KORO HEALTH CENTER 3 MONTHS AWAY FROM TURNING INTO A PERMANENT FACILITY
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 …
Read More »HIGH HOPES AS LONG DELAYED MOUNT WATI HEALTH CENTRE III CONSTRUCTION NEARS COMPLETION
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 …
Read More »MINISTRY OF HEALTH UPGRADES INFRASTRUCTURE AT PADIBE HEALTH IV IN LAMWO DISTRICT
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, …
Read More »MINISTRY OF HEALTH STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2025,OVER 400 HEALTH FACILITIES HAVE BEEN UPGRADED,UGANDA’S TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALTH JOURNEY ON COURSE
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 …
Read More »BARAKALA HEALTH CENTER OPD CONSTRUCTION STANDS STILL
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 …
Read More »THE UPGRADE OF ITIA HEALTH CENTRE BEGINS WITH LAYING OF THE SLAB FOR OPD
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 …
Read More »Over 10,000 individuals anticipated to attend the Ateker Tobongulore Reunion Festival.
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 …
Read More »The Hidden Toll of Open Cast Gold Mining on Health, Environment: The Case of Uganda and Burundi
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 …
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