Current Affairs
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209Ugandan 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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195What 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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439Ugandan 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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391Why 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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212Lira 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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315Are 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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1.8KStudy 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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497Lay 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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261Understanding 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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363World 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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934Uganda 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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662Over 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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759PS 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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301Benefits 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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428Meal 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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206Babies 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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282The Walking Dead: How mental health issues affect people’s lives today
In the intricate tapestry of human existence, there lies a profound narrative often obscured by silence a narrative of the walking dead....
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375After Cameroon, Uganda readies to roll out malaria vaccine
Kampala, (UG): Goverment of Uganda through the Ministry of Health has revealed that vaccination of children against Malaria is set to start...
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304Highlighting the progress of ‘ 60-Day Zero Sugar Challenge’ after Day 12
By Kamara Daniel The Sixty Day Zero Sugar challenge that started on January 1, 2024, geared by health specialists from the Nutrition...
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383Breast Cancer: Unmasking the hidden threat
Breast cancer, a pervasive and complex ailment, relentlessly affects individuals worldwide. At the heart of the discussion lies the unsettling trend of...
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595Cervical cancer is among the most preventable cancers
While contributing to cervical cancer awareness in January through community sensitization using various social media platforms, lots of questions keep coming in...