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Mbarara Hospital Fails to Account for Shs4 Billion
A State House Health Monitoring Unit investigation has uncovered alleged financial mismanagement, staff absenteeism and operational failures at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, with management accused of failing to account for Shs4.1 billion.
Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026Two Luweero Hospital Health Workers Arrested Over Alleged Shs700,000 Extortion From Patient’s Family
Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Begins 42-Day Countdown to End Outbreak
Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026Traditional Birth Attendants Still Handle 17% of Deliveries in Kabale
About 17 percent of expectant mothers in Kabale District still rely on traditional birth attendants despite improved healthcare services, raising concerns over preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026Ministry of Health Upgrades Kakira Health Centre III to IV After Modern Facility Boost
The Ministry of Health has officially commissioned Kakira Health Centre IV in Jinja District following a major infrastructure upgrade funded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, bringing essential surgical, maternity and emergency healthcare services closer to residents of Butembe Constituency.
Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026'I Can Just Drop Dead,' Lukwago Tells Court in Emotional Plea for Medical Treatment
Detained former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago made an emotional appeal before the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court, saying his health has deteriorated to the point where he could "just drop dead" as his lawyers sought permission for specialised treatment in India.
Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026Lukwago Committed to High Court
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was on Thursday committed to the High Court for trial on a charge of misprision of treason after appearing physically before the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court looking visibly frail as his lawyers renewed concerns over his deteriorating health.
Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026North Kigezi Bishop Urges Clergy to Embrace Spiritual Renewal, Build Strong Families
The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged clergy and their spouses to prioritise spiritual renewal, deepen their relationship with God, and build strong families, saying healthy homes are the foundation of effective Christian ministry.
Nile Post · 16 Jul 2026Questions Mount Over Sh99.3m Awei Health Centre Project
Alebtong, Uganda | Alebtong District authorities have launched investigations into alleged irregularities in the construction of the Outpatient Department (OPD) at Awei Health Centre III following complaints that part of…
Dokolo Post · 16 Jul 2026Health Ministry Seeks Greater Male Role in Reproductive Health
Nile Post · 15 Jul 2026Ministry of Health Links Poor Menstrual Hygiene to School Dropouts, Teenage Pregnancy
Nile Post · 15 Jul 2026119 Community Health Extension Workers Complete Training in Napak, Begin Field Practicum
The newly trained Community Health Extension Workers will undergo a two-month supervised community practicum before graduation as part of the Ministry of Health’s programme to strengthen primary healthcare delivery.
Nile Post · 15 Jul 2026Water Shortages at Ntara Health Centre IV Leave Patients and Caregivers Struggling
Patients and caregivers at Ntara Health Centre IV in Kitagwenda District are grappling with persistent water shortages, forcing many to buy water or walk long distances as district authorities work on a long-term solution to improve supply.
Nile Post · 15 Jul 2026Mulago PRO Baligonzaki Introduces Fiancé in Lavish Traditional Ceremony
Mulago National Referral Hospital Public Relations Officer Gladys Baligonzaki has been formally introduced by her fiancé, Nicholas Kyosaba, in a colourful traditional marriage ceremony in Hoima City, where leaders and guests urged young people to embrace marriage and build stable families.
Nile Post · 15 Jul 2026UNFPA Urges More Investment in Youth to Drive Economic Growth
The United Nations Population Fund has called for increased investment in Uganda’s young population, saying targeted support in education, healthcare, skills and innovation is critical to turning the country’s demographic advantage into economic growth.
Nile Post · 15 Jul 2026Fahad Lukwago Speaks of Family’s Agony as Father Remains in Detention
Speaking during an X Space discussion, Fahad Lukwago, the eldest son of opposition politician Erias Lukwago, described the emotional toll of his father’s detention, expressing concern over his health and urging Ugandans to reflect on the broader implications of detention and the justice system
Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026The Deadly Cost of School Health Neglect in Uganda
Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026Buganda Kingdom, Ministry of Health Launch Distribution of 4.7 Million Mosquito Nets
Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026Kitagwenda Appoints Substantive District Health Officer After Seven-Year Wait
Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026Decades-Long Water Crisis Leaves Ntungamo's Nyamunuka Residents on Dire Straits
Thousands of residents in Nyamunuka Town Council, Ntungamo District, have endured years without reliable access to safe water, forcing families to rely on contaminated wells and stagnant water sources.
Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026Baryomunsi to Table Cabinet Paper on Medical Intern Allowances
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi says he will present a Cabinet paper seeking a review of the government's decision to scrap medical interns' allowances, following sustained pressure from Parliament, medical students and professional associations.
Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026Spotlight on Universities as Uganda Intensifies HIV Fight Ahead of 2030 Target
As Uganda races to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, universities are under scrutiny over prevention efforts, with health officials urging institutions to invest in student-focused interventions amid continued new infections among young people.
Nile Post · 14 Jul 2026Yung Mulo says exhaustion, not debt, landed him in hospital
Singer Yung Mulo has broken his silence on the health scare that saw him hospitalized shortly after his traditional kukyala ceremony, revealing that extreme exhaustion, not financial stress, was to blame. The artist said he is recovering well after doctors advised him to take time off and rest following weeks of nonstop activity that took […] The post Yung Mulo says exhaustion, not debt, landed him in hospital first
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