Rukungiri: Midwives in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to train women on how to self-administer contraceptive injections, known as subcutaneous injections, as a family planning method. This call was made on March 27, by Bamwesigye Ezera, who works closely with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to support efforts in... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of women in Rukungiri Municipality have opened up about the challenges of dealing with severe menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, which they say affects their daily activities. During an interview with our news reporter on March 26, in Rukungiri town, several women who preferred to remain... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri District have been urged to remain faithful to their partners and avoid extramarital affairs to help curb the spread of HIV/AIDS. Rukungiri District Health Educator, Alban Natukunda, made this appeal on February 24, in an interview with our news reporter, warning that engaging in multiple sexual... Read More
Rukungiri: An epidemiologist from the Ministry of Health, Kunya Henry, has revealed that the Kigezi region has registered 22 cases of Mpox. Kunya shared this information on January 22, during an interview with our reporter at the Rukungiri District headquarters, where a one-day workshop was held for health workers operating... Read More
Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Diabetes Day 2024, Rukungiri District authorities revealed that 6,383 people tested positive for diabetes last year. The national celebration was held in Kabale District on November 14, under the theme “Diabetes and Well-Being,” emphasizing the need for better... Read More
Rukungiri: The Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, also known as Omuturagye, in partnership with Rukobarwomunda for Community Mobilization and Development (RUCOMODE), has launched a three-day health camp in Rukungiri Municipality. The campaign officially kicked off on November 13, at Rukungiri Health Center IV commonly known as... Read More
Kabale: The Kabale Resident District Commissioner, Godfrey Nyakahuma has directed authorities at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital to provide transport means to health workers and intern doctors who work on night duty at the hospital. This follows concerns raised by intern doctors that they have on several occasions been attacked and... Read More
National: The Ministry of Health through its E-Emergency Medical Services strategy is gearing up to implement the establishment of 16 Ambulance Regional Call and Dispatch Centers throughout the country at each Regional Referral Hospital. This initiative aims to ensure prompt responses to medical emergencies and the extension of healthcare services... Read More