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Rukungiri Health Centre IV HUMC Sworn In for New Three-Year Term

July 1, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: The newly appointed Rukungiri Health Centre IV Health Unit Management Committee (HUMC) has officially been sworn in to begin a new three-year term. The swearing-in ceremony was held on June 30, at the health facility premises in Rukungiri Municipality. The newly sworn-in committee is chaired by Edward Ahimbisibwe. The... Read More

Rukungiri’s HIV Prevalence Hits 8.3%, Young Women Most Affected, TASO Warns

July 1, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: The Head of The Aid’s Support Organization (TASO) in Rukungiri district Agnes Kateeba has revealed that the district’s HIV prevalence currently stands at 8.3 percent, much higher compared to the national average of 5.2 percent. Speaking with our reporter, Kateeba explained that eight out of every 100 people tested... Read More

Rukungiri Health Centre IV Faces Maternity Bed Crisis as Patient Numbers Rise

June 28, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Health Centre IV well known as (Rwamawa) located in Rukungiri Municipality is struggling with an increasing number of expectant mothers seeking maternity services, with the facility’s 11-bed maternity ward operating beyond capacity. The situation has forced health workers to transfer some mothers to Bugangari Health Centre IV in... Read More

Rukungiri Health Centre IV Maternity Ward Expansion Progresses Steadily

June 25, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri; Construction works under Phase II of the maternity ward project at Rukungiri Health Centre IV have reached 3.8 percent physical progress, just 17 days after the commencement of works. This was revealed by the Rukungiri Municipal Principal Executive Engineer, Merynah Kekiijo, during the monthly site inspection meeting held at... Read More

Parents Urged to Embrace Child Immunisation During Integrated Health Days

April 15, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: Parents have been encouraged to take their children for immunisation during this month’s Integrated Child Health Days. The Health Educator for Rukungiri Municipality, Boaz Kanyesigye, in an interview with our news reporter on April 14, explained that Integrated Child Health Days are held twice a year, in April and... Read More

One dead, 2 injured in Kisoro road accident.

February 15, 2026    By admin

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro have confirmed the death of one person who was involved in a road accident on Saturday February 14, 2026. The deceased has been identified as Martin Akansiima, 28, a casual labourer and resident of Kyogo village, Kamwezi sub-county in Rukiga District. Kigezi region Police Spokesperson ASP... Read More

UPDF HIV Director Blames Rising Infections on Youth Indiscipline

December 6, 2025    By admin

The Director of HIV/AIDS in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt. Col. Hon. Evelyn Asiimwe, has blamed the continued spread of HIV among young people on what she called careless behaviour and growing indiscipline. Hon. Asiimwe delivered the message on December 6, during day six of the ongoing Kigezi... Read More