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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A staff member attached to Hoima regional Referral hospital (HRRH) has been arrested for alleged theft of blood from the health facility.  The staff whose particulars have been concealed for fear of jeopardising security investigations was arrested last week from the hospital premises. Available …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPNDENT | The high-profile trial of Molly Katanga, accused of involvement in the 2023 death of her husband, Henry Katanga, resumed on March 11, 2025, before Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania. The case has been fraught with delays, largely due to logistical challenges, and continues to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While Uganda has previously received global applause for quickly and swiftly handling lethal outbreaks, there are fears that the current outbreak of Sudan virus disease first announced in late January might plunge the country into a major crisis. Speaking during a meeting on Monday …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruby Hospital is leading an important initiative, urging community members to recognize the profound impact of regular blood donations, extending far beyond the urgency of emergencies. The hospital’s campaign emphasizes that a consistent blood supply is the foundation of effective healthcare, vital for managing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank, in partnership with Malaria Free Uganda (MFU), the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders, donated critical blood bank equipment valued at Shs1.3 billion to the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS). This generous contribution is aimed at enhancing UBTS’s capacity to address the urgent …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shortage of blood has paralyzed services in the regional referral hospitals in North Eastern Uganda, putting the lives of several patients at stake. The affected facilities are Soroti, Lira and Moroto Regional Referral Hospitals. At Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, the blood shortages worsened on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts attending the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT) congress at Munyonyo are concerned about wastage at hospitals. They say that sometimes blood transfusion is recommended when it is not needed. According to the WHO, in developed countries, the blood wastage rate is reported to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The head of Jinja Blood Bank, Adonia Nanhumba, has expressed concern over the alarming decline in blood donations attributed to negative public perceptions. The blood bank, situated within Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, faces a monthly target of 1300 units but often falls short due to …

Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | New research suggests that low-impact, isometric exercises may help lower blood pressure better than other forms of exercise. An isometric exercise is a form of exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. In the study, …

Factors that increase your risk of developing blood clots Kampala, Uganda | HENRY DDUNGU | Blood clotting is necessary in our bodies as this stops the blood from uncontrolled flowing after a cut or injury; but it’s when blood clots are created when they’re not needed, that they can become …