Kigezi’s Health Crisis and Hope | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Kigezi is in crisis, with 801 babies dying around birth in 2025-2026 — a staggering toll demanding urgent action. Beyond infant deaths, pneumonia, road accidents, heart disease, and worsening mental health fueled by alcohol abuse are crippling the region. Health workers are calling for a radical shift: moving from treating symptoms to healing whole patients — especially mothers still dying preventably. While 330,000 HIV tests led to 3,300 new cases on treatment, officials urge local governments to pass laws banning alcohol and drugs. Kabale District’s recognition proves progress is possible —…