CAPTION: L-R: Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng, and health committee chairperson, Hon. Joseph Ruyonga during the plenary. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has passed the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for sweeping reforms in the regulation of medicines and health products, including provisions that […]
By Geofrey Mutegeki AraaliKAMPALA – Uganda’s capital has joined the global City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) network, marking a major step in efforts to expand access to timely, quality cancer care in one of East Africa’s fastest-growing urban centers.The launch ceremony, held on Wednesday March 25th 2026 at the Fairway Boutique Hotel, saw Kampala Capital City […]
CAPTION: Roke Telkom and Uganda Child Cancer Foundation staff pose for a group. By Our reporterKAMPALA — In a major commitment to pediatric healthcare and community welfare, Roke Telkom has officially announced its partnership with the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) for the 4th Edition of the Childhood Cancer Colour Run.The marathon, scheduled for Saturday, May […]
CAPTION: Some of the grandaunts during the ceremony held in Jinja March 27th, 2026. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporterJINJA – A total of 190 students have graduated with diplomas in nursing and midwifery after completing a two-and-a-half-year training at the Defence Forces Institute of Health Sciences in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja.Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Joint […]
By Our reporter PARLIAMENT – Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital has a funding deficit of Shs102 billion to effectively run its wage, non-wage and capital development priorities, according to Executive Director, Dr. Juliet Nakku. While appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) on Monday, 16 March 2025, Dr. Nakku said the institution requires […]