Health
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570EXPLAINER: 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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735World 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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1.4KUganda 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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1.1KOver 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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1.1KPS 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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684Benefits 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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742Meal 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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550Babies 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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355International 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...
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616The 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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796After 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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614Highlighting 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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676Breast 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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864Cervical 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...
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644Nutritionists start 60-day zero sugar challenge to curb adverse effects of sugary foods
Kampala, (UG): Nutritionists in Uganda organized under the Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre have kicked off the 60-day zero sugar challenge in combined efforts...
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567Healthy lifestyle tips to observe during festive holidays
By Kamara Daniel Exercise is a key aspect of maintaining the normal synergy for the general well-being of the body towards the...
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742Preparing a healthy meal this Christmas
By Kamara Daniel Christmas is a large festive season celebrated by thousands of people globally and as people converge together for days...
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950Cerebral Palsy: What the community considers witchcraft, and what you ought to know
By Aisha Naava One of the key challenges faced by individuals with cerebral palsy in Uganda is the limited awareness and understanding...
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959Does good nutrition improve quality of life of palliative care patients?
By Kamara Daniel Good nutrition is defined as a way of adapting to healthy food choices, selection and proper methods of preparation...
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Balancing blood sugars for a healthy lifestyle
By Kamara Daniel Balancing sugars simply means maintaining the blood glucose in the normal ranges so that the body is neither depleted...
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622Cholesterol: The principal sterol of all higher animals that leads to atherosclerosis
By Sande E Oundo Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in one’s blood. The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but...
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953World AIDS Day: 99% of HIV Mbarara Hospital patients attain viral load suppression
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital is one of the biggest government facilities that boasts of making tremendous steps in improving the quality of...
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Why women need midwifery care during pregnancy, labour and after birth
As midwives, being ‘with woman’ is at the heart of what we do every day. This is part of our identity and...
