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On Tuesday afternoon, the Anti Corruption Unit of State House together with Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) arraigned Dr. Odung Tony, the District Health Officer of Alebtong District Local Government, before the Anti-Corruption Court. Dr. Odung Tionny In the middle The charges of causing financial loss to the Government amounting to UGX …

The Health Department of Mukono District today held its end-of-year celebration, recognizing and appreciating dedicated health workers with awards for their outstanding service in 2025. Honoring of the outstanding individuals The colorful event took place at Grand Praclos Gardens Nasuuti and brought together district health workers, political leaders, and technical staff. Among the distinguished guests were the Deputy Resident District …

Epidemics know no borders; the role of institutions like the World Health Organization is critical.   Red ribbon logo in the fight against HIV/AIDS Mitchell Warren, the executive director of the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC), describes the damage that the Trump administration is causing by withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). This commentary was first published on …

Post Views: 2 BY andama Mosesin Masindiwww.mknewslink.com—-Laureen Atyeno the incharge Kirasa health centre 2 in Central division Masindi Municipality has expressed fear on increased number of pregnant women neglecting health centres to go for antinentals in favour of Traditional birth attendants. Atyeno revealed that according to the survey conducted, they found that community is lagging behind certain services especially …

By Kayiira Jackson  Janan Secondary School Bombo has expressed full preparedness to host the 2026 USSSA Elite Schools Championship, with the head teacher, Mukwaya Joseph, assuring stakeholders that the institution is ready in all aspects to stage the prestigious tournament slated for February 26th to March 1st, 2026. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Voice of Bugerere, Mukwaya confidently stated …

By Victoria Amunga KISUMU, Kenya — On a hot Tuesday afternoon, 52-year-old Paul Ochieng sits in a consultation room at Ogongosa health center on the outskirts of Kenya’s Kisumu city. He is not there for his own appointment; he has accompanied one of his teenage clients after completing morning home visits. But unlike years past, Ochieng will return home without pay for the …

By Amiri Wabusimba. Each year, World Leprosy Day is observed globally on the last Sunday of January and this 2026 on 25 January Uganda invited the international community to reflect on a disease that medicine has largely mastered but society has not. The 2026 theme, “Leprosy is curable; the real challenge is stigma,” captured a paradox that continues to shape …

KAMPALA — Dr. Kizza Besigye, Uganda’s veteran opposition figure, has now spent 432 consecutive days in detention without conviction, as concerns mount over his deteriorating health and the prolonged pretrial confinement that rights advocates say violates fundamental due process protections. Besigye was seized in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16, 2024, in what the Commonwealth Secretary-General later described as an “extraterritorial …

Kampala– The Judiciary has early this week, resumed its bi-weekly health aerobics sessions at the Judiciary Headquarters grounds in Kampala, reaffirming its commitment to staff wellness and productivity. Permanent Secretary to Judiciary, Dr. Pius Bigirimana and other Judicial officers participating in the aerobics. While welcoming participants, the Acting Chief Justice, Dr Flavian Zeija, reiterated an earlier position advanced by the …

Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials analyzed 141 existing scientific papers on microplastics and nanoplastics from single-use plastic water bottles to gauge how much plastic people may be ingesting. Researchers …