Sudanese ex-leader Bashir moved to northern town for treatment
Sudanese former leader Omar al-Bashir has been transferred from Sudan's war-ravaged capital to the northern town of Merowe for medical treatment, his lawyer said on Tuesd...
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‘We are proof that cancer can be cured’
Despite significant medical advancement globally, cancer continues to be a leading cause of death among children in Uganda. The complexities of diagnosis, treatment and a...
Teacher fights for wife’s life while struggling with mounting medical costs
A teacher at Moroto Core PTC is urgently seeking assistance from well-wishers to cover Shs74 million in medical bills incurred after his wife underwent brain surgery at M...
Uganda-Kenyan border villages fuel new FGM
Uganda – Kenya border villages in Karamoja and Sebei Sub-regions are still the hotspots where girls and women are being mutilated, Monitor has learnt. The Female Genit...
The rising sickle cell disease burden
Tracy Katusiime, 22, a teacher from Wakiso District was born with sickle cell disorder. She says she takes at least two different types of medicines every day to manage t...
What Do Food Cravings Mean During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a unique period where nutrition plays a crucial role in the health of both the mother and the developing baby. Addressing specific food cravings and ensuring...
The girl with an imperfect smile
During our conversation, she keeps covering her mouth with her hand. For more than a decade, Sandra Anyango has grappled with Amelogenesis Imperfecta, a condition that ha...
Who is Tamale Mirundi?
Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a prominent figure in Ugandan media and politics, passed away on the night of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 59.
Karamoja orphan who petitioned Museveni for fees joins college after Monitor story
A 14-year-old boy from Karamoja sub-region whose story we published on January 27, 2024 seeking help from President Museveni to join secondary school after attempting h...
Masaka Hospital Newborn Theft: Two Suspects Apprehended
Police in Masaka City have arrested two women for allegedly stealing a newborn baby from Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. The mother of the baby, Ms. Charity Mbabazi, r...