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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]