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Nebbi Market Extension Operates Without Water, Toilets as Health Risks Mount

Nebbi Market Extension Operates Without Water, Toilets as Health Risks Mount

Oscar Kermundu | public health | Jul 11, 2026

18 New Toyota Land Cruisers Arrive in Uganda to Boost Ebola Response in Eastern DRC

18 New Toyota Land Cruisers Arrive in Uganda to Boost Ebola Response in Eastern DRC

Lawrence Mushabe | public health | Jul 10, 2026

Ministry of Health Urges Youth Vigilance in Ebola Prevention Efforts

Ministry of Health Urges Youth Vigilance in Ebola Prevention Efforts

Immam Sadiq Taremwa | public health | Jul 2, 2026

Uganda Nears End of Ebola Outbreak as UK Reaffirms Commitment to Health Partnership

Uganda Nears End of Ebola Outbreak as UK Reaffirms Commitment to Health Partnership

Lawrence Mushabe | public health | Jul 2, 2026

Rukungiri's HIV Prevalence Stands at 8.3%, Young Women Most Affected – TASO

Rukungiri's HIV Prevalence Stands at 8.3%, Young Women Most Affected – TASO

Lukia Nantaba | public health | Jul 2, 2026

Government Warns Against Patient Diversion as New Uganda Heart Institute Board Takes Office

Government Warns Against Patient Diversion as New Uganda Heart Institute Board Takes Office

Sirajje Kiberu | public healthcare | Jul 1, 2026

Health Experts Warn Against Harmful Cultural Practices Endangering Children

Health Experts Warn Against Harmful Cultural Practices Endangering Children

Bridget Nsimenta | public health awareness | Jul 1, 2026

Health Ministry, UNDP Partner with Buganda Kingdom to Strengthen Ebola Prevention Efforts

Health Ministry, UNDP Partner with Buganda Kingdom to Strengthen Ebola Prevention Efforts

Carolinah Nakibuule | public health | Jun 30, 2026

Early Reporting, Stigma-Free Support Key to Beating Ebola, Says GOAL NextGen’s Nambasa

Early Reporting, Stigma-Free Support Key to Beating Ebola, Says GOAL NextGen’s Nambasa

Immam Sadiq Taremwa | public health | Jun 30, 2026

Buganda, Ministry of Health, UNDP Partner to Strengthen Disease Surveillance

Buganda, Ministry of Health, UNDP Partner to Strengthen Disease Surveillance

Carolinah Nakibuule | public health emergencies | Jun 30, 2026

KCCA Seeks Increased Investment to Strengthen Kampala's Public Health System

KCCA Seeks Increased Investment to Strengthen Kampala's Public Health System

Sulaiman Ssebugwawo | public health | Jun 30, 2026

Habitat for Humanity Uganda, KCCA Partner to Improve Sanitation at Owino Market

Habitat for Humanity Uganda, KCCA Partner to Improve Sanitation at Owino Market

Kenneth Kazibwe | public health | Jun 30, 2026

Busimbi Residents Celebrate Clean Water Project as Hemba Africa Foundation Improves Sanitation

Busimbi Residents Celebrate Clean Water Project as Hemba Africa Foundation Improves Sanitation

Catherine Namugerwa | public health | Jun 30, 2026

Uganda Urged to Embrace Data-Driven Health Planning as India Showcases NFHS-6 Findings

Uganda Urged to Embrace Data-Driven Health Planning as India Showcases NFHS-6 Findings

Carolinah Nakibuule | public health | Jun 28, 2026

Nebbi Municipality Defies Health Policy as Three Divisions Operate Without Health Centre III Facilities

Nebbi Municipality Defies Health Policy as Three Divisions Operate Without Health Centre III Facilities

Oscar Kermundu | public health | Jun 27, 2026

NDA Seizes Suspected Counterfeit Drugs in Kampala Operation, Three Arrested

NDA Seizes Suspected Counterfeit Drugs in Kampala Operation, Three Arrested

Carolinah Nakibuule | public health | Jun 26, 2026

Bilharzia Infections Escalate in Kayunga

Bilharzia Infections Escalate in Kayunga

David Kigongo | public health | Jun 26, 2026

Cross-Border Businesses Crippled as Traders Appeal for Reopening of Mpondwe–Lhubiriha Border

Cross-Border Businesses Crippled as Traders Appeal for Reopening of Mpondwe–Lhubiriha Border

Catherine Namugerwa | public health | Jun 26, 2026

World Reaffirms Commitment to End AIDS by 2030, Says Byanyima

World Reaffirms Commitment to End AIDS by 2030, Says Byanyima

Muhamadi Matovu | public health | Jun 25, 2026

UPDF Boosts TB Fight with New GeneXpert Machines to Strengthen Early Diagnosis

UPDF Boosts TB Fight with New GeneXpert Machines to Strengthen Early Diagnosis

Andrew Victor Naimanye | public health | Jun 24, 2026

Mpigi RDC Warns Against Unhygienic Slaughterhouses

Mpigi RDC Warns Against Unhygienic Slaughterhouses

Ronald Ssekidde | public health | Jun 23, 2026

Patients in Mityana's Ssekanyonyi Cry Out Over Poor Services

Patients in Mityana's Ssekanyonyi Cry Out Over Poor Services

Catherine Namugerwa | public health | Jun 21, 2026

Lack of Awareness and Screening Hamper Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease

Lack of Awareness and Screening Hamper Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease

Irene Nalumu | public health | Jun 20, 2026

Ntungamo Residents Fear Disease Outbreak Amid Worsening Drainage and Sanitation Crisis

Ntungamo Residents Fear Disease Outbreak Amid Worsening Drainage and Sanitation Crisis

Bridget Nsimenta | public health | Jun 20, 2026

Health Experts Warn of Growing Threat From Contaminated and Processed Foods

Health Experts Warn of Growing Threat From Contaminated and Processed Foods

Bridget Nsimenta | public health | Jun 20, 2026

Over 100 Ebola Patients Escape Treatment Centre in DR Congo

Over 100 Ebola Patients Escape Treatment Centre in DR Congo

Oscar Kermundu | public health | Jun 19, 2026

Jinja Diocese Cancels Bugonza Pilgrimage Over Ebola Concerns

Jinja Diocese Cancels Bugonza Pilgrimage Over Ebola Concerns

Sam Ibanda Mugabi | public health advisory | Jun 17, 2026

Anadolu Foundation Expands Clean Water Access Across Busoga Communities

Anadolu Foundation Expands Clean Water Access Across Busoga Communities

Hakim Kanyere | public health | Jun 17, 2026

Ebola Fears Cut Donor Support as Nalukolongo Care Home Appeals for Help

Ebola Fears Cut Donor Support as Nalukolongo Care Home Appeals for Help

Sirajje Kiberu | public health | Jun 16, 2026

Kyantungo Health Centre IV Shows Progress in Health Service Delivery, RDC Says

Kyantungo Health Centre IV Shows Progress in Health Service Delivery, RDC Says

Catherine Namugerwa | public health facilities Uganda | Jun 16, 2026

Mpigi Leaders Push for Upgrade of Health Centre IV Amid Rising Patient Load and Staff Shortages

Mpigi Leaders Push for Upgrade of Health Centre IV Amid Rising Patient Load and Staff Shortages

Ronald Ssekidde | public health | Jun 15, 2026

West Nile Police Tighten Ebola Prevention Measures Along DR Congo Border

West Nile Police Tighten Ebola Prevention Measures Along DR Congo Border

Martin Okudi | Public Health Uganda | Jun 15, 2026

Uganda, DRC Strengthen Cross-Border Coordination Ahead of Joint Ebola Response Plan

Uganda, DRC Strengthen Cross-Border Coordination Ahead of Joint Ebola Response Plan

Henry Mugenyi | public health | Jun 14, 2026

Faith of Unity Leader Urges Ugandans to Follow Ebola Guidelines

Faith of Unity Leader Urges Ugandans to Follow Ebola Guidelines

Carolinah Nakibuule | public health | Jun 13, 2026

HelpAge International, CAFO Step Up Ebola Response to Protect Older Persons in Kasese

HelpAge International, CAFO Step Up Ebola Response to Protect Older Persons in Kasese

Catherine Namugerwa | public health | Jun 13, 2026

DRC Approves Groundbreaking Single-Dose Oral Drug for Sleeping Sickness

DRC Approves Groundbreaking Single-Dose Oral Drug for Sleeping Sickness

Henry Mugenyi | public health | Jun 13, 2026

Health Authorities Raise Alarm as Bilharzia Outbreak Hits Jinja Fishing Communities

Health Authorities Raise Alarm as Bilharzia Outbreak Hits Jinja Fishing Communities

Hakim Kanyere | public health Jinja | Jun 13, 2026

Museveni Urges Clergy to Avoid Laying Hands on Worshippers Amid Ebola Threat

Museveni Urges Clergy to Avoid Laying Hands on Worshippers Amid Ebola Threat

Fahad Masereka | public health | Jun 11, 2026

Museveni Calls for Review of Harmful Cultural Practices in Ebola Fight

Museveni Calls for Review of Harmful Cultural Practices in Ebola Fight

Fahad Masereka | public health | Jun 10, 2026

Uganda, DRC Plan Joint Medical Camps to Strengthen Ebola Response

Uganda, DRC Plan Joint Medical Camps to Strengthen Ebola Response

Fahad Masereka | public health | Jun 10, 2026

Museveni Urges Vigilance on Ebola

Museveni Urges Vigilance on Ebola

Lukia Nantaba | public health | Jun 10, 2026

Tororo Municipality Launches Shs20 Million Medical Waste Incinerator

Tororo Municipality Launches Shs20 Million Medical Waste Incinerator

David Ochieng | public health | Jun 10, 2026

Gomba Residents Want Philly Bongole Lutaaya Recognised as National Hero

Gomba Residents Want Philly Bongole Lutaaya Recognised as National Hero

Ronald Ssekidde | public health | Jun 10, 2026

Security Stops Congolese Travellers Who Slipped Through Ebola Border Blockade

Security Stops Congolese Travellers Who Slipped Through Ebola Border Blockade

Martin Okudi | public health | Jun 9, 2026

Officials Raise Concerns Over Delayed Medical Waste Collection at Ruhoko Health Centre IV

Officials Raise Concerns Over Delayed Medical Waste Collection at Ruhoko Health Centre IV

Ivan Mugisha | public health | Jun 9, 2026

Uganda Sends Health Experts to Support DRC Ebola Fight

Uganda Sends Health Experts to Support DRC Ebola Fight

Henry Mugenyi | public health | Jun 9, 2026

Atwine: False Claims About Ebola Threaten Uganda's Response Efforts

Atwine: False Claims About Ebola Threaten Uganda's Response Efforts

Henry Mugenyi | public health | Jun 9, 2026

Kabale Residents Demand Urgent Fix to Sewer Overflow on Makanga Road

Kabale Residents Demand Urgent Fix to Sewer Overflow on Makanga Road

Lukia Nantaba | public health risk | Jun 9, 2026

Ebola Scare at Lira Regional Hospital Ends as Tests Return Negative

Ebola Scare at Lira Regional Hospital Ends as Tests Return Negative

Isaac Otwii | public health response | Jun 8, 2026

CSOs Demand Urgent Action as Uganda Faces Growing Food Safety Crisis

CSOs Demand Urgent Action as Uganda Faces Growing Food Safety Crisis

Catherine Namugerwa | public health | Jun 8, 2026

In Meeting With WHO, Uganda Pushes Back Hard Against Ebola Travel Restrictions

In Meeting With WHO, Uganda Pushes Back Hard Against Ebola Travel Restrictions

Muhamadi Matovu | public health | Jun 8, 2026

CSOs Demand Urgent Action on Food Safety Crisis

CSOs Demand Urgent Action on Food Safety Crisis

Samuel Muhimba | public health | Jun 8, 2026

DRC Ebola Outbreak Escalates as Cases Surge to 515

DRC Ebola Outbreak Escalates as Cases Surge to 515

Nile Post Editor | public health | Jun 8, 2026

WHO Chief Praises Uganda’s Ebola Response as Cases Rise to 19

WHO Chief Praises Uganda’s Ebola Response as Cases Rise to 19

Henry Mugenyi | public health | Jun 8, 2026

WHO Chief Arrives in Uganda for High-Level Talks on Ebola Response

WHO Chief Arrives in Uganda for High-Level Talks on Ebola Response

Henry Mugenyi | public health | Jun 8, 2026

Rotary Club of Mpererwe Provides Free Medical Services to Over 600 Residents

Rotary Club of Mpererwe Provides Free Medical Services to Over 600 Residents

Carolinah Nakibuule | public health | Jun 7, 2026

Kanungu Schools Suspend Sports, Public Gatherings Amid Ebola Outbreak

Kanungu Schools Suspend Sports, Public Gatherings Amid Ebola Outbreak

Lukia Nantaba | public health | Jun 6, 2026

Health Ministry Urges Public to Follow Ebola Prevention Measures

Health Ministry Urges Public to Follow Ebola Prevention Measures

Nile Post Editor | public health | Jun 6, 2026

KCCA Urges Nabugabo Company to Intensify Garbage Collection in Kampala

KCCA Urges Nabugabo Company to Intensify Garbage Collection in Kampala

Carolinah Nakibuule | public health | Jun 5, 2026

Buganda Kingdom Intensifies Health Campaigns as Busujju Residents Trained to Prevent Deadly Diseases

Buganda Kingdom Intensifies Health Campaigns as Busujju Residents Trained to Prevent Deadly Diseases

Catherine Namugerwa | public health | Jun 5, 2026

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