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August 9, 2026 11:24 am
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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 […]
August 2, 2026 3:56 pm
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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 […]
August 2, 2026 1:04 pm
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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 […]
July 21, 2026 5:42 pm
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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 […]
March 16, 2026 8:56 pm
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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 […]
December 24, 2025 9:46 am
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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 […]
December 8, 2025 7:46 am
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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 […]
November 22, 2025 4:53 pm
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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, […]
November 6, 2025 7:17 am
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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 […]
October 10, 2025 5:57 am
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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 […]