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Patient with Ebola symptoms dies in Tororo

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A suspected Ebola patient has died at Tororo General Hospital. Albert Amula, the Tororo Deputy Resident District Commissioner, says that the patient passed on Monday, January 3rd, 2025. According to Amula, the suspect was admitted to the facility last week with Ebola-like symptoms including passing out …

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UICC marks World Cancer Day

Global cancer world body for shift in cancer care delivery ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) wants a fundamental shift in cancer care and health systems worldwide towards a people-centred approach. In line with the call for a shift, the UICC on Jan.28 …

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Why medical insurance is your best friend in tough times

 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a country where health emergencies often trigger frantic fundraising drives and buzzing WhatsApp groups, the importance of medical insurance is becoming clearer than ever. Leilah Kamulegeya, the PR, Communications & Marketing Manager at AAR Health Services (Uganda), argues that Ugandans must change their thinking …

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