By: Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin A life‑saving procedure marks a new chapter for women’s health in Busoga On 30 March 2026, a surgical team at HHC, led by Dr. Musana Othiniel (gyne‑oncologist) and Dr. Isaac Mubezi (general surgeon), performed the hospital’s first radical hysterectomy, a landmark achievement for the Busoga region. The patient had early‑stage […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin Today, Iganga General Hospital joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Prematurity Day, marked every year on 17 November. The event was graced by the Rt. Rev. Patrick Wakula, Bishop of the Diocese of Central Busoga, who served as the Chief Guest and delivered […]
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 […]
Article by: Akongo Dorothy, and Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin The Child Thrive Partnership is a unique four-in-one project and involves the partnership of two municipal councils, The Region Stockholm and Jinja city, two civil society organizations; Busoga Health Forum and Pediatric Health Initiative and the two hospitals Jinja Regional Referral Hospital […]
By: Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin On 27 September 2025, health professionals, cultural leaders, policymakers, and development partners gathered at the Civil Service College in Jinja for the 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Busoga Health Forum (BHF). It was a moment of reflection and renewed commitment to the Forum’s mission, […]
By: Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin It is a proud and historic moment for Uganda as three outstanding surgeons from our country have joined the ranks of the world’s most distinguished professionals. Dr. Isaac Mubezi (Hope & Healing Center, Kiwanyi, and Head of Surgery Department at Iganga General Hospital), Dr. Joseph Damoi […]
Busoga Health Forum in partnership with Vitamin Angels are working to reduce newborn and maternal mortality rates by scaling up access to MMS in Uganda. “Every woman has a right to a healthy pregnancy” BHF is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, local governments, and Civil Society Organisations […]