Tag: Mulago Hospital

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

Gen Saleh, NWSC’s Dr. Mugisha Push for Land Ownership Management to Fix Kampala’s Waste Crisis

Environment

Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.

Crime

Police Condemn Mob Justice on Uganda Rugby Cranes Player...

“As police, we responded to information as soon as we received it regarding the mob action. Upon arrival at the scene, Sidney was found critically injured but still alive. He was rushed to Mulago Hospital for medical attention, where he succumbed to his injuries,” Rusoke said.

Health

A Path Forward for Childhood Disease That Weakens Muscles...

Civil society activists are raising awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe genetic disorder affecting many Ugandan families. DMD...

Health

Lira Hosts First Closed Heart Surgery, 10 Patients Benefit

Lira Regional Referral Hospital has successfully hosted its first closed heart surgical procedure, benefiting 10 patients. The historic operation...

Politics

Coffee Hullabaloo in Uganda and Hidden Facts about UCDA

The most efficient services come from specialized institutions whose knowledge and expertise take many decades to learn and achieve. It is unimaginable, for example, to make Mulago Hospital a department in the Ministry of Health or Makerere University a department in the Ministry of Education. The low quality of service delivery in many government departments deserves improvement, not additional work, and throwing away institutions like paper towels is very difficult to understand.

Crime

Ex-Kampala Land Boss Balondemu Granted Bail

Prosecution says that when the documents were verified, the hospital denied having authored them and that Balondemu had never been their patient. The medical documents dated June 2, 2023, and November 7, 2023, became contentious, leading to fresh charges being slapped on Balondemu.

Crime

Several Boda Boda Riders Hospitalized after Drunk Driving Accident...

The accident happened due to drunk driving, and the motor vehicle that caused it was a Legacy motor car under registration number UBP 361G.

Crime

How Ex-Mulago Hospital Boss, Six Others Stole Shs6 Billion

The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded former Mulago National Referral Hospital Executive Director, Dr. Bonaventura Byarugaba Baterana, to Luzira Prison. Dr....

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