Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government health centers in Mbale city have not had essential drugs for the past three months, according to health authorities. There are three government health centers in Mbale city namely; Busamaga health center III and Namatala health center IV in Mbale City Industrial Division and …
Read More »Reducing health centre distance to 5 km radius key to HIV/AIDS care: Mpuuga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga, has asked the government to prioritize reducing the distance between health centers from 30km to 5km, to improve access to HIV/AIDS care services among the rural population. Mpuuga’s proposal is contained in his statement commemorating World AIDS …
Read More »Luwero registers decline in maternal mortality rates
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of women dying while giving birth in health centers has noticeably declined in Luwero district, a health report has revealed. According to Luwero District Health Department Performance report, nine women died while giving birth in health centers in the financial year 2021/22. This …
Read More »Schools, health centers reopen in eastern DRC as ADF rebel activities slowdown
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Schools and health facilities in Nobili, Luanoli, Kamango, and Kikingi in Eastern DR. Congo have re-opened months after closure following attacks by the rebel Allied Democratic Forces-ADF. The decision to reopen schools and health facilities follows joint military operations by the Congolese forces FARDC and …
Read More »Financial indiscipline mars service delivery in Kasese schools, health centers
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Financial indiscipline has been singled out as the major challenge affecting some government institutions in Kasese district. This is part of the finding by Kasese District Public Accounts Committee. In a report issued on Friday, the Assistant Principal Internal Auditor Kasese district, Yonah K. …
Read More »Uganda needs 300 more health facilities -Ministry of Health
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Health Ministry needs to construct an additional 300 health facilities so as to extend quality health care services to all Ugandans. According to the Health Ministry, there is need to increase the number of General hospitals, health center IVs and IIIs if …
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