The Consequences of Selling Gov’t Drugs: A Warning from Dokolo RDC  Babra Akech.‎‎

By Harron Okwir Dokolo, Uganda — The Resident District Commissioner for Dokolo District, Babra Akech, has warned drug shop owners against selling government drugs and expired medications. ‎‎ Akech delivered the stern warning at a stakeholders meeting attended by over 40 drug shop owners in Dokolo, emphasizing that selling government-labelled drugs is an offense with…

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‎Dokolo Officials Sound Alarm on Public Health Gaps – From Garbage Mess to Unsafe Lodges

‎‎By Ouni Jaspher Dokolo, Uganda — During the Live Broadcasts “LBS’s Straight Talk” Show on Wednesday, three senior officials from Dokolo Town Council and Adeknino Sub‑County in Dokolo district laid bare the challenges and powers vested in them to safeguard public health.‎‎ The senior Health Assistant in charge Adeknino Sub County George Ongom aka Ongom…

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‎Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery Celebrates Excellence in 2025 UHPAB Results.

By Harron Okwir Dokolo, Uganda – Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery has celebrated its outstanding performance in the 2025 Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) results. ‎The institution has consistently shown remarkable improvements in its performance, and the recent results are a testament to its commitment to academic excellence. ‎In a ceremony held on…

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Amolatar District Receives Sickle Cell Test Machine

‎‎Amolatar District has received a sickle cell test machine donated by the Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Foundation, valued at Shs15 million.‎‎ The Hemoglobin Electrophoresis machine was officially handed over on Wednesday at Amolatar Health Centre IV. ‎‎ While receiving the donation, the District Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Mrs. Acio Susan Eyura, applauded the foundation…

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Tackling Girl-Child School Dropout Rates: Oyam District Takes Action to Break the Cycle

By Okwir Haron OYAM: The dropout rate among girl-child school learners in Oyam District has raised concerns for local officials. ‎‎ According to Vice Chairman Christ Ongom, early pregnancy and neglectful parents are the main reasons for girls dropping out of school. ‎‎To address this issue, a dialogue was held with community leaders, parents, and government…

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Dokolo District Health Educator Concerned as HIV Prevalence Rate Hits 4.6%

‎‎By Haron Okwir ‎‎ Dokolo District is grappling with a significant HIV challenge, with a prevalence rate of 4.6%, prompting leaders to call for intensified  preventive measures. District Health Educator Mr. Patrick Diox Ouni recently revealed in an interview with our reporter at his office, highlighting the district’s HIV challenges and calling for community action.‎‎…

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Ensuring a Healthier Future: The Ministry of Health’s Media Breakfast Meeting on Routine Immunization in Uganda.

By Ouni Jaspher The Ministry of Health in Uganda hosted its first monthly media breakfast meeting today to discuss the status of routine immunization in the country. ‎Dr. Michael Baganizi, Program Manager UNEPI gave an overview of the 14 vaccines administered in the routine immunization schedule and highlighted the importance of timely completion of vaccination….

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