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BHF leads a community medical outreach reaching more than 300 people as education, malaria screening and local partnership come together in Luuka District

August 9, 2026 11:24 am Published by Comments Off on BHF leads a community medical outreach reaching more than 300 people as education, malaria screening and local partnership come together in Luuka District

St. Jude Primary School, Naigobya Village, Luuka District, Uganda By: Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin | Busoga Health Forum | desmondbenja@gmail.com AT A GLANCE More than 300 community members reached • General medical consultations • Malaria screening • Laboratory services • Emergency preparedness support • Community health education and referral linkages Health […]


Busoga hospitals are making space for children to play, learn and heal

August 2, 2026 3:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Busoga hospitals are making space for children to play, learn and heal

Busoga Health Forum extends child-friendly care through community dialogue, health-worker engagement and the donation of play and learning materials across the region. Children participate in a drawing and colouring activity at Kamuli General Hospital. The activity gave children an opportunity to express themselves while demonstrating how play can support participation […]


From a Village Boy in Naigobya to Professor: How Peter Waiswa Turned Humble Beginnings into a Legacy of Impact

August 2, 2026 1:04 pm Published by Comments Off on From a Village Boy in Naigobya to Professor: How Peter Waiswa Turned Humble Beginnings into a Legacy of Impact

From Naigobya Village in Luuka District to influencing health systems across Africa and beyond, the journey of Prof. Peter Kyobe Waiswa is one of resilience, commitment, mentorship, passion, service and partnership. On 10 July 2026, Uganda woke up to news headlines celebrating the promotion of Prof. Peter Kyobe Waiswa to […]


How Local Radios Are Building Child-Friendly Communities in Uganda.

July 21, 2026 5:42 pm Published by Comments Off on How Local Radios Are Building Child-Friendly Communities in Uganda.

By: Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin Under the Child Thrive Project, local radio stations are being used to bring conversations about children’s rights closer to communities. Through interactive talk shows, listeners are learning what children’s rights mean, why they matter and how individuals and institutions can protect and fulfil them. One of […]


Busoga Health Forum Hands Over Specialized Neurosurgical Equipment to Strengthen Specialized Care in Eastern Uganda

March 16, 2026 8:56 pm Published by 3 Comments

By: Tatumwa Desmond BenjaminJinja, Uganda – Members of the Busoga Health Forum together with Busoga public officers have handed over essential neurosurgical equipment to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, marking an important step toward expanding specialized medical care in Eastern Uganda. The equipment, valued at approximately UGX 20 million, was mobilized […]


Christmas and New Year Message from the Executive Director

December 24, 2025 9:46 am Published by 2 Comments

As we celebrate Christmas and prepare to welcome a new year, I extend my sincere gratitude to our members, partners, and volunteers for your dedication to the Busoga Health Forum. Your commitment continues to improve lives across Busoga. May this festive season bring peace, renewed hope, and strength as we […]


Co-Creating a Nutrient-Dense Food Product in Luuka: Lessons Learned from a Grand Challenges Canada Innovation for Systemic Malnutrition Reduction.

December 8, 2025 7:46 am Published by 2 Comments

Authors: Moses Kyangwa, Dr. Gastone Tumuhimbise, Prof. Peter Waiswa, Boona Racheal Executive Summary: The Luuka Model of Co-Creation The initial feasibility study, supported by Grand Challenges Canada (GCC), successfully developed and validated an integrated model designed to prevent childhood malnutrition in Luuka District, Eastern Uganda. This innovation yielded a culturally acceptable, nutrient-dense […]


Busoga Global Engagement Program (BGEP)

November 22, 2025 4:53 pm Published by 2 Comments

Program Overview The Busoga Global Engagement Program (BGEP) is an initiative by the Busoga Health Forum (BHF) designed to bring individuals from around the world to Uganda’s Busoga region for meaningful engagement. Participants – whether mid-career professionals, retirees, or adventurous travelers – are invited to explore, learn, volunteer, conduct research, […]


Transforming Child Nutrition in Busoga

November 6, 2025 7:17 am Published by 12 Comments

Why Focus on Nutrition in Busoga? The Busoga sub‑region in Eastern Uganda has a population of more than 3.3 million people and includes 11 districts plus Jinja city. Despite fertile soils and fishing along Lake Victoria, families in Busoga struggle with food insecurity; 14 % of the population is in a food‑crisis phase and only 47 % are […]


Benefits of Immunization – The Routine Immunization Schedule, the vaccines, and the vaccine-preventable diseases they protect against.

October 10, 2025 5:57 am Published by 9 Comments

Presenter:Sr. Beatrice Mutonyi, MPH, BNS, Division of Immunization and Vaccines, Ministry of Health- Uganda. Moderator:Tumanye Samson:Senior Clinical Officer, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Vice Chairman CPD committee – MCOPU Date: October 10, 2025, 08:00 PM Nairobi Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]