Support systems lacking as poisoning cases soar in Eastern Uganda
Fionah Auma, not real name, a resident of Busia District, was in 2019 chased from her husband's home by her in-laws after he died of hepatitis B. Auma says her in-laws cl...
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More doctors enrolling for traditional medicine training – institute
Officials at the Kampala-based Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institute (NCRI) have said they are seeing more qualified medical professionals enrolling for the course...
Don’t blame us for high fees, private schools say
Private school administrators have responded to mounting public outcry over what is perceived as unduly high tuition fees, attributing the costs to operational expenses...
The perfect plant for your personality
Choosing plants that fit your lifestyle and preferences involves several considerations that can make a big difference in how well they thrive and how much you enjoy them...
UNT Health Science Center Halts Use of Unclaimed Bodies After Investigation
The University of North Texas Health Science Center made a significant decision to cease accepting unclaimed bodies after an NBC News investigation uncovered alarming pra...
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...
Sale of blood at health facilities leaves patients' pockets bleeding
The theft of blood by a cartel of health workers at Nabiganda Health Centre IV in Butaleja District has placed hundreds of people meant to benefit at risk.An investigatio...
Suspect dies by suicide in Alebtong police cell
A 35-year-old suspect has died by hanging at Awei Police Outpost in Alebtong District, authorities have said.The deceased, identified by police as Ronald Odongo, is a res...
Shs 1 Trillion corruption scandal rocks NITA-U
A project worth USD200million (about Shs1.1 trillion) by the World Bank hangs in balance following allegations of corruption and infighting at National Information Techno...
Ex-president Obote’s son job at KCCA hangs in balance
As we report, things are likely to turn south for Dr. Daniel Ayen Okello, the son of the former Uganda’s President Dr. Milton Obote (RIP).According to highly placed sou...