Measles breaks out in 42 districts
The Health Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that 42 districts in the country have reported an outbreak of measles. Dr Aceng told health officials and district l...
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Why you need to exercise during cancer treatment
Cancer treatment, depending on the type and stage, may involve a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, which aims to halt the growth of cancer cells, either...
Kadaga tasks health ministry to empower regional hospitals
The First Deputy Prime Minister and minister for East African Community (EAC) Affairs, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, has tasked the Ministry of Health to empower regional referral...
Poor living longer, rich dying younger
In a tale of two lifestyles and mixed fortunes, some richer Ugandans are dying earlier while their poorer counterparts are living longer. Our analysis of two separate rep...
How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain
At about 5.45am, Lawrence Waka drives his delivery van—a Probox—from Kamdini Town centre to Atura Landing Site. It is at this former ferry docking site, located 12km...
Strength training is key for overall health
If you had to choose between a food voucher that provides you with a three-month nutrition plan and free access to a state-of-the-art gym for three months, what would you...
Family prepares to fulfill Onapito’s final requests
Relatives of the late Francis Onapito Ekomoloit, say they cannot issue a burial programme until they have fulfilled his death wishes that include building a mausoleum an...
Dr Kiiza Besigye Undergoes An Operation After Enduring 13 Years Of Pain
Firebrand politician Dr Kiiza Besigye has reportedly undergone an operation on his right hand after enduring great pain on his right hand for 13 years. Besigye who is cur...
Navigating the pain of losing a spouse
Grief is a natural response to loss and a not a one-size-fits-all process. It comes in waves, often hitting one when you least expect it. One might experience a wide rang...
Internal Affairs yet to investigate illegal diplomatic passport holders
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is yet to investigate how some Ugandans have acquired diplomatic passports, which are reserved exclusively for diplomats. Earlier this mo...