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  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the lead-up to International Women’s Day celebrations, Spes Medical Centre organized a Sexual and Reproductive Health Camp at its Kitintale branch on Saturday, March 7, 2026, offering a range of free and subsidized medical services aimed at improving maternal and reproductive health. …

The controversy and promise of Uganda’s new health pact with the United States Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Dec. 10, 2025, Uganda entered into one of the most consequential health partnerships in its recent history. At the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Kampala, senior officials from Uganda and the …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Moses Ntaro, a lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology and co-author of a recent study that found treating traditional baby wraps with insect repellent can significantly reduce malaria infections in young children, says the research team is planning to expand the …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the quiet village of Oronyai in Dakabela, Soroti District, Anne Grace Arimi — known to her neighbours as Mama Jane — watches her daughter, Jane Frances, sweep the compound. To a casual observer, it is a simple chore. To Arimi, it is a …

Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has commissioned a newly constructed women and children’s ward at Alwi Health Centre III in Pakwach District, expanding healthcare capacity at the rural facility where patients previously shared limited inpatient space. The telecom operator, through the MTN Foundation and in partnership with …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a stunning display of resilience and cultural heritage, members of the Batwa and Bakiga communities made an extraordinary journey to this year’s World Wildlife Day celebrations in Entebbe. After trekking over 500 kilometres from the hills of Kanungu District in Ruhija, they arrived …

Manafwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manafwa District, through the Production Department and collaboration with partners, has held a successful farmers’ training and exhibition at the district headquarters that attracted hundreds eager to catch up with new trends in the agriculture sector. Mary Teddy Asio, the assistant commissioner for seed …

Spes Medical Centre expands Community Health access with Comprehensive Reproductive Health Camp Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On the eve of the International Women’s Day celebrations, Spes Medical Centre Kitintale will host a Sexual and Reproductive Health Camp for all on Saturday, 7th March. The camp, which will mainly offer free and subsidised …

Advocates stress that while gene therapy is causing a buzz in wealthy countries, African governments must prioritise prevention, screening and accessible treatment NEWS ANALYSIS | JOHN MUSENZE | As Uganda rolls out mandatory nationwide screening of newborns for sickle cell disease this month, a gene therapy celebrated in the United …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Dental Ltd has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Certificate, becoming the only private health facility in Uganda to achieve the international standard. The certification confirms that the company meets globally recognized standards in quality management and service delivery. In Uganda, just …