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    Court Grants Bail to 'Fake Doctor' Ssemanda Over Health Concerns

    Henry Mugenyi | May 19, 2025
    Ssemanda, who has been on remand for allegedly posing as a qualified medical doctor, was granted bail on medical grounds.

    TB Crisis in Ugandan Prisons: Makerere University Researchers Call for Urgent Action Amid Alarming Prevalence

    Henry Mugenyi | May 16, 2025
    A rapid assessment from 2008 estimated the TB prevalence among people in prison (PIP) at 654 cases per 100,000 more than three times higher than the general pop...

    Medical Association Demands Urgent Treatment for Tortured Eddie Mutwe

    Henry Mugenyi | May 9, 2025
    A team of UMA doctors who visited Mutwe at Masaka Central Prison on May 7 reported that he bore open wounds, bruises, and swelling, and showed signs of acute ps...

    Uganda Virus Research Institute Named East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in Virology

    Henry Mugenyi | May 9, 2025
    Today is a very important and historical day for Uganda Virus Research Institute and Uganda at large

    Pope Leo XIV: A New Chapter in the Church’s Global Leadership

    Henry Mugenyi | May 8, 2025
    In 1985, Prevost began his missionary work in Chulucanas, Peru. His dedication to the Church's mission led him to serve in various roles in Trujillo, including...

    Pope Leo XIV and Pope Francis: A Shared Vision Shaped by Legacy and Mentorship

    Henry Mugenyi | May 8, 2025
    Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, the future pope was a missionary priest in Peru before becoming bishop of Chiclayo a role that placed him in direct alig...

    Newly Elected Pope Takes Name Leo XIV, Signaling Return to Social Doctrine Roots

    Henry Mugenyi | May 8, 2025
    The choice is widely seen as a signal of renewed focus on social justice, intellectual engagement, and the Church’s role in a rapidly evolving world.

    New Pope: Who Is Leon in the Catholic Church?

    Henry Mugenyi | May 8, 2025
    While some may refer simply to "Leon" in Catholic contexts, it is typically a reference to this prominent saint, whose impact on the Church continues to resonat...

    Uganda Declares End to Latest Ebola Outbreak

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 26, 2025
    The declaration of the end of the outbreak comes after 42 days "without a new case since the last confirmed patient was discharged."

    QCiL hosts annual free medical camp to mark World Malaria Day

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 25, 2025
    This isn’t just about medicine, it’s about trust, proximity, and commitment

    Uganda To Hold National Requiem Mass For Pope Francis At Rubaga Cathedral

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 23, 2025
    The Pope has been a global beacon of humility, compassion, and justice. His spiritual leadership touched countless lives, including here in Uganda

    Pope Francis Lies in Repose as World Prepares for Final Farewell

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 22, 2025
    As tributes continue to pour in from every corner of the world, the atmosphere at the Vatican remains one of prayerful reflection.

    Who Will Be the Next Pope?

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 21, 2025
    The papal conclave a solemn and secretive gathering of cardinals will soon begin in the Vatican to elect the next spiritual leader of the world's 1.3 billion Ca...

    NRM Sets 2025 Nomination Fees: Presidential Flag Bearer to Pay Shs. 20 Million

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 15, 2025
    The NRM Electoral Commission has urged all interested candidates to act early and follow proper nomination protocols to ensure smooth preparations ahead of the...

    U.S. Donates Lifesaving Ebola Treatments to Uganda Amid Outbreak Response

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 15, 2025
    The United States’ donation of monoclonal antibodies is an important contribution to the global fight against Ebola, saving lives in Uganda, and making both Ame...

    Managing the Third Trimester: What Expectant Mothers Need to Know

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 14, 2025
    Many women experience heightened anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and backaches

    Uganda Set to Commission Hoima Regional Blood Bank, Boosting National Blood Services

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 10, 2025
    We are now able to process all blood and its products at the Hoima facility,” Abwooli confirmed, signalling a crucial leap forward in decentralising Uganda’s bl...

    WHO Launches Global Guidelines on Meningitis Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 10, 2025
    Bacterial meningitis kills one in six of the people it strikes and leaves many others with lasting health challenges,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO...

    Uganda launches campaign to curb maternal, newborn deaths

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 8, 2025

    Buyala Waste Site Sparks Fears of Another Kiteezi-Style Disaster

    Henry Mugenyi | Apr 7, 2025
    What happened in Kiteezi was a disaster born out of negligence and underfunding. And now they’re doing the same thing in Buyala—dumping waste without even the m...

    Uganda Faces Global Mpox Surge Amid Declining Cases Elsewhere

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 31, 2025

    Health Facilities Struggle Without Reliable Electricity

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 27, 2025

    Global Health Leaders Unite to Combat Deadly Outdoor Air Pollution

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 27, 2025

    WHO Launches Global Mental Health Guidance as Uganda Grapples with Rising Cases

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 27, 2025

    Kawempe North MP-elect Nalukoola Demands Gazette Amid Delayed Confirmation

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 24, 2025
    We have evidence of voter intimidation and irregularities that undermined the credibility of this election. We will explore all legal avenues to contest the res...

    NRM Faces Internal Criticism Over Allegedly Inflated Party Registers

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 24, 2025

    Bad Breath: A Warning Sign for Poor Oral Health?

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 24, 2025

    Uganda Cancer Institute Launches PET-Centre to Boost Cancer Care

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 17, 2025

    The Silent Struggle: Why Journalists Must Prioritise Mental Health

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 17, 2025
    Journalists witness and report on some of the most difficult realities in society. Without proper mental health support, they risk severe emotional exhaustion,...

    80% of Cancer Patients in Uganda Die Within the First Year

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 17, 2025

    Uganda Rolls Out Historic Malaria Vaccine to Combat Deadly Disease

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 17, 2025

    Tinkasimire Warns NRM Against Challenging Kawempe North By-election Loss

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 15, 2025
    Tinkasimire, known for his independent stance despite being an NRM MP, warned that the ruling party’s continued disregard for urban voters was pushing them furt...

    Low Voter Turnout in Kawempe By-Election: A Case of Intimidation and Poor Mobilisation?

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 14, 2025
    A local resident, Sulaina Mbabazi, told the Nile Post: “I wanted to vote, but I saw what happened in Kayunga and other by-elections. I can’t risk my life when w...

    Annual HIV Prevention Jab Shows Promise: What It Means for Uganda

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 12, 2025

    Kawempe By-Election: Religion, Awareness, and the Shifting Political Landscape

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 12, 2025
    Kawempe North has long been a Muslim stronghold, and religious identity has played a significant role in electoral success.

    Kawempe North By-Election: A Tough Campaign Season for Journalists

    Henry Mugenyi | Mar 12, 2025
    Beyond the candidates and their supporters, journalists covering the election have found themselves at the centre of a hostile environment, facing tear gas, liv...

    Mpox in Uganda: From Low-Income Communities to Middle-Class Offices

    Henry Mugenyi | Feb 25, 2025

    Uganda’s HIV Fight in Jeopardy as USAID Funding Ends

    Henry Mugenyi | Feb 17, 2025

    Besigye: A Lifetime of Resistance – Is This the Final Chapter?

    Henry Mugenyi | Feb 17, 2025

    ‘Dr. Ssemanda’ the Fake Doctor to Appear in Court as Witness Hearings Begin

    Henry Mugenyi | Feb 13, 2025

    Uganda’s Air Crisis: Health and Economy at Risk Ahead of WHO Conference

    Henry Mugenyi | Feb 13, 2025

    Valentine’s Eve: Lovebirds Gear Up for More Than Romance

    Henry Mugenyi | Feb 13, 2025

    Accountant General, Seven Others Detained Over Missing Bank of Uganda Funds

    Henry Mugenyi | Feb 4, 2025
    Sources indicate that their case files have been transferred to Nateete Police Station and Kira Division Police for further processing.

    Understanding Sudan Ebola Virus Disease: What You Need to Know?

    Henry Mugenyi | Jan 30, 2025

    Nurse Dies From Ebola as Govt Confirms Virus Outbreak in Kampala

    Henry Mugenyi | Jan 30, 2025
    Sudan Ebola was first identified in Sudan in 1976. Other outbreaks have occurred in Uganda (2000, 2012, 2022) and South Sudan.

    Sudan Ebola Virus Disease Confirmed in Kampala

    Henry Mugenyi | Jan 30, 2025

    USAID Funding Freeze Puts Uganda's Development Progress at Risk

    Henry Mugenyi | Jan 27, 2025

    U.S. Halts USAID funding for 90 Days

    Henry Mugenyi | Jan 21, 2025

    WHO Expresses Regret Over U.S Withdrawal Intentions.

    Henry Mugenyi | Jan 21, 2025
    WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building st...

    Analysts Weigh In on Trump’s Second Term, Its Implications for Africa

    Henry Mugenyi | Jan 20, 2025
    This view is echoed by legislators such as Muwanga Kivumbi, who warn that Trump’s second term could embolden authoritarian regimes in Africa, as his administrat...
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