MBUYA – Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, praised retiring officers for their selfless dedication to serving the country over the years, particularly their outstanding contributions to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.Speaking at the official send-off ceremony of 144 senior officers at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, […]
By Stephen Wandera OumaBUSIA – Over one thousand five hundred locals in Busia district have received free medical treatment during a two days medical camp organized by BILP Initiative Uganda, Clarke International University and C-Care Foundation, the charitable arm of C-Care Uganda (formerly International Medical Group) at St Paul Syamalede Church of Uganda.Speaking to The […]
PARLIAMENT – The government has introduced a new reform in the health sector to uplift the status of Health Centre IVs to community hospitals says Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja.“Based on the Ministry of Health Draft National Health Policy 2024, the government has introduced a reform of upgrading the status of health centre IVs with 24-bed […]
Govt earmarks Shs35b for new medical interns
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Taking personal responsibility in fighting air pollution is becoming a rallying cry in Kampala. Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has organized a two-day training for its staff on air quality management. The training delved into the dire consequences of both short- and long-term exposure to air pollution, linking it to a […]
By Our reporterSOROTI – Prof Ajiko speaks to the MPs during a tour of the hospital facilities. On the right is Hon. BwanikaSoroti Regional Referral Hospital is in a state of disrepair significantly hampering its ability to provide adequate medical services.According to Professor Mary Margaret Ajiko, a consultant surgeon at the hospital, there is need […]
By Our reportetGULU – Parliament Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation is investigating the circumstances surrounding the dismantling of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital.Chaired by Hon. Abed Bwanika, the committee is scrutinising government commitments in the health sector and developments in new cities and districts.In 2019, Parliament approved a loan […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Members of Parliament have called on the government to plan for comprehensive mental health services delivery in the country. According to the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum on Mental Health, Hon. Geoffrey Macho, the mental health sector needs more funds.“Funds are required to support Butabika Hospital which lacks basic needs like […]
