Current Affairs
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238Eating healthy for Christmas: A guide to eating well to avoid gastrointestinal discomforts during festive
By Kamara Daniel The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and indulgence. With all the delicious festive foods and drinks,...
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503Uganda launches 2024/25 malaria indicator survey to support fight against malaria
Kampala, (UG):- The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and key partners, has officially launched the...
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235World Prematurity Day: Mbarara Hospital honors preterm champions for reduced mortality rates
Mbarara Referral Hospital Friday celebrated World Prematurity Day, honouring preterm champions and highlighting milestones, challenges, and solutions in managing preterm babies. The...
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266Why Nutrition is important for stroke patients
By Kamara Daniel World Stroke Day is observed annually on October 29 to raise awareness about stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. This...
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325Ugandan children with severe malaria experiencing resistance to world’s most powerful drug – Study
NEW ORLEANS, US:-(November 14, 2024) — A new study from Uganda provides the first evidence to date that resistance to a lifesaving malaria...
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307What you should know about World Diabetes Awareness Month 2024
By Kamara Daniel World Diabetes Day, celebrated on November 14 each year, aims to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on...
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565Ugandan Saunas exploiting workers and fueling HIV spread, a health hazard in the making
By Amiri Wabusimba The increasing popularity of saunas in urban Uganda, particularly among the upper class, brings both wellness benefits and notable...
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467Why you should prioritize the WELLNESS OF YOUR HEART
By Aisha Naava A heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body, ensuring other organs and tissues receive enough...
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274Lira Hospital receives Hemoglobin machines from Sickle Cell support group
Lira, (UG):- Catherine Phil Sickle Support Initiative has delivered HB electrophoresis machines to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for advanced management and diagnosis...
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388Are we ready for the malaria vaccine rollout?
By Wejuli Jr Mike The introduction of the malaria vaccine is a historic breakthrough in global health, offering immense potential to reduce...
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1.9KStudy reveals Viagra makes people live longer
Men with stable coronary artery disease who are on Viagra due to impotence seem to live longer and have a lower risk...
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561Lay First Responder Training in Uganda: A Lifesaving Solution Neglected?
By Eric Ssennuni, World Trauma Day today is a stark reminder of the critical role lay first responders play in saving the...
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330Understanding Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Derick Rwakibale Diabetes Mellitus (commonly called diabetes) is a long-term condition that affects how your body processes sugar (glucose), which is the...
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EXPLAINER: Hepatitis B, its transmission, consequences, how to prevent, etc
By Derick Rwakibale Understanding Hepatitis B Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver, and viral hepatitis is caused by specific viruses....
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440World Meningitis Day; Here’s all you need to know
By Brian Nambale As we commemorate World Meningitis Day (WMD) 2024 which previously for many years was marked on the 24th of...
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1.0KUganda confirms polio outbreak in Mbale, officials call for vigilance, vaccination
Mbale, (UG):- The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of polio in eastern Uganda’s Mbale City, with warnings that the disease...
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734Over 400 patients operated on first day of Ankole Surgical Camp at Mbarara Hospital
More than 400 patients have undergone successful surgeries on the first day of the Ankole Surgical Camp, according to Halson Kagure, Mbarara...
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836PS Atwine calls for global action on Hepatitis elimination at UN Assembly
New York, (US):– Uganda’s Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has called for greater global efforts to eliminate hepatitis...
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366Benefits of home-cooked food
By Atwongyeire Alfred Firstly, one has control over ingredients and can modify recipes to fit his or her own preferences or special...
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496Meal Timing and Non-Communicable Diseases: A global concern with local implications
As the world grapples with the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers, health experts increasingly...
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272Babies biting their mothers’ nipples while breastfeeding
To the breastfeeding mothers out there, how is your breastfeeding experience? Have you received any nipple bites from your breastfeeding babies? Well,...
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Snacking can be healthy; here’s why!
By Murungi Simon, A snack is a small amount of food eaten between meals or basically a portion of food smaller than...
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95International Nurses Day 2024: First Nurses Guard of Honor Service to be launched in Uganda
By Brian Nambale The commemoration of the Day of the Nurse commonly known as International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated every 12th...
