MP Otuka Calls for Action Against Drug Theft, Training for Health Workers
Hon. Lagen David Otuka, Member of Parliament for Agago County, has urged the government to take swift action to protect...
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MP Otuka Urges Local Leaders to Take Lead in Monitoring Drug Supplies
Hon. Lagen David Otuka, Member of Parliament for Agago County, has called on local leaders to take a more active...
Chikungunya Surge in East Africa: WHO’s Global Alert Sparks Urgent Action
By Defraise Enosh MUHINDO On July 22, 2025, the World Health Organization issued a global alert warning of a rapidly...
OUR STORY! Mulago ED Speaks out on What Hospital did to Save Ex-IGG’s Husband
Mulago National Referral Hospital has issued a detailed statement regarding the treatment and care provided to the late Kakooza John...
HEALTH: Equity Launches affordable Hospital Cash Insurance
In a landmark move to enhance financial security and healthcare access for its customers and the general public, Equity bank...
From Darkness to Light: My Journey with My Mother’s Mental Health
By Kerebu Nuwagira Dear Red Pepper Uganda Team, I've written an inspiring article about mental health that I believe would...
Monkeypox cases registered in Mbarara City
Amos Tayebwa Mbarara Mbarara City authorities have sounded the alarm after registering 10 suspected cases of Mpox, formerly known as...
Boda Boda, s3x workers in Mpox crosshairs
The Kampala Capital City Authority has revealed an increase in the cases of Mpox disease in the city with the...
Exploring the Potential Research Implications of Tesamorelin, Modified GRF 1-29, and Ipamorelin
By Pepper Health Tean Peptides have gained considerable attention within scientific research for their diverse range of biological properties. Among...
Stanbic donates medical equipment worth sh15m to Butende Health Centre III
Stanbic Bank Uganda, the anchor subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, recently donated an assortment of medical equipment to St....
Ugandans outrage as panicky NMS delays to recall deadly medicine
The National Medical Stores (NMS) in Uganda has finally recalled a defective antibiotic medication, Cloxacillin Capsules BP 250mg, supplied by...
MP Kabasharira calls for early medical tests as surgical camp kicks off in Ankore
Amos Tayebwa NTUNGAMO: The Rushenyi County Member of Parliament, Naome Kabasharira has appealed citizens of Rushenyi County and the entire...
CORPORATE BUZZ! Stanbic Bank donates medical equipment worth sh40m to Rubanda District health facilities
By Moses Agaba Stanbic Bank has donated an assortment of Medical Equipment worth Ugx 40 Million to Rubanda District to...
Maternal Mortality Scare: Stanbic Bank, Ministry of Health in “Together for Mama” Campaign
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Corporate Society for Safe Motherhood (CSSM) launched the...
HEALTH! Kashari residents warned against self-medication
Amos Tayebwa Mbarara The residents from Kashari North in Mbarara District have been cautioned over self-medication as one of the most...
What is mpox and how is it spread?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreaks in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern. The...
Travellers advised to consider mpox vaccine
Travellers should consider getting vaccinated against mpox if they will be visting affected areas in Africa, new advice says. The...
UNSAFE S3X! Top condom and lube brands contain ‘chemicals’ linked to cancer and infertility, scientists warn
'FOREVER chemicals' have been detected in top condom and lube brands, researchers warn. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of widely...
HEALING OTHERS, HURTING HIMSELF: Here’s the sad story of medic Joseph Oweka-a hero’s cry for medical help after LRA rebels ambush accident
BY VENENSCIAS KIIZA Joseph Oweka is a senior clinical officer at Kitgum general hospital, northern Uganda. He is currently serving...
Mbarara Hospital ED health woes deepen as pal pens sorrowful public letter to wife & Pastor Kayanja, exposing latter’s role in Dr.Barigye’s sickness
If humanity dwells in your heart, I write to you with a painful letter regarding your involvement Dr Celestine Barigye...