Residents of Gangama in Wakiso District have raised alarm over the dire state of healthcare services, with only one health centre serving three entire parishes. The village, among the seven most populous in Namayumba Sub-county, continues to grapple with significant health service gaps despite its large population. Â
Health authorities in Wakiso District have issued an urgent warning to residents following confirmation of new Mpox (formerly monkeypox) cases in the area. Dr. Emmanuel Mukisa Muwonge, the District Health Officer, revealed that the disease continues to spread within communities, with new infections being reported daily. This alert comes shortly after Uganda successfully contained its recent Ebola outbreak, with health officials now shifting focus to this emerging public health threat. Â
The police in Hima Division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of Bwambale Paul, an 18-year-old herdsman from Ruhita Village, Hima Parish, Kitswamba Sub-county in Kasese District.
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