Health
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1.4KUganda at crossroads over surging HIV infections, action needed!
Recently, we have come to know that Mbarara City grapples with a silent but formidable adversary a rising HIV prevalence with over...
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849World Diabetes Day 2023: Know your risk, Know your response
By Kamara Daniel World Diabetes Day is an international day where we celebrate the diabetees and the warriors who have lived with...
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968Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A nasty and quietly life-destroying sickness impacting lives
By Sande E Oundo Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a medical disorder of the stomach characterized by a group of symptoms that...
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707Op-Ed: Is it a headache or you’re having stroke?
By Dr. Henry Ddungu Headaches can sometimes be so painful that it can make you wonder if something more serious is wrong....
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745Empowering communities to make informed decisions on reproductive health family planning methods
Reproductive health and family planning methods are pivotal aspects of public health that profoundly impact the well-being of individuals, families, and communities....
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1.3KStigma still a major hinderance to getting HIV care and treatment
By Aisha Naava & Lilian Nuwabaine Luyima Several HIV newly diagnosed clients are discovered on a daily, irrespective of the preventive measures,...
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1.1KOp-Ed: Fun ways to get more exercise
By Dr. Henry Ddungu We all know that smoking, drinking, and stress are bad for us, but evidence is emerging that physical...
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896Public urged to “Move Against Thrombosis” on 10-year anniversary of World Thrombosis Day
The Global campaign promotes understanding of blood clot prevention fundamentals and often overlooked signs, symptoms and risks Today, (October 13, 2023) is...
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1.5KBreast Cancer Awareness: Why self-examination remains a vital screening tool
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. In fact, 1 in 8...
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1.2KMeningitis- A silent killer disease easily confused: Know the signs, act fast and save lives
By Brian Nambale As we commemorate World Meningitis Day every 5th of October every year, Uganda is also among the countries wrapped...
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1.6KScientists bring after-sex antibiotic pill to prevent STIs
Washington, DC (AFP). Amid soaring rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, US health authorities on Monday proposed that doctors begin prescribing a...
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768Work together to tackle Aflatoxins, MoH and MAAIF urged
Kampala, (UG): The Parliamentary Committees on Health and Agriculture investigating aflatoxins have tasked the Ministry of Health to tackle food contamination using...
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999Scientists urge Govt to prioritise action to curb aflatoxins
Scientists at Makerere University have proposed to the government to show strong political will and commitment in tackling the negative effects of...
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1.1KStudy shows Anti-Covid drug may have led to virus mutations
An anti-Covid drug widely used across the world may have caused mutations in the virus, researchers said on Monday, but there was...
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1.5KConsider using Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of HIV contraction
Recently, while conducting Antenatal Care (ANC) in one of the lower health facilities, a pregnant woman walked in with her spouse for...
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830First Aid: The difference between life and death, rapid vs prolonged recovery
By Sande E Oundo A series of sad events have happened in our country Uganda that makes one wonder whether we are...
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Blood clots and death: A worrying condition for most Ugandans
In a space of one to two months back, we have noted increasing cases where people collapse and die mysteriously in Uganda....
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Skin Overgrowths: What you need to know
By Brian Nambale Skin overgrowths are becoming very common and cause a condition in clinical nursing called body image disturbance which is...
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1.1KKAMARA DANIEL: Street foods and non-communicable diseases
By Kamara Daniel Non-communicable diseases are diseases that can’t be transmitted from one person to another. They can also be known as...
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1.1KHEPATITIS: A disease that is still a taboo
By Samuel Lukanga Sendi as we always called him, now a father of six had a painful experience with viral hepatitis, an...
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1.2KObesity: A health time bomb to watch out for
By Sande E Oundo The World Health Organization defines obesity as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to...
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1.1KFemale Infertility: Review and key takehome considerations for women
By Sande Elison Oundo There are few things which make people happier than having kids. So why is it that some people...
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How frequent breastfeeding can delay pregnancy for a woman
Globally, it is a well-known fact that breastfeeding suppresses a woman’s fertility in the early months after delivery. However, many women do...
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1.1KPolypharmacy in patients with chronic illnesses
By Ezra Tumusime Polypharmacy, also known as polypragmasia, refers to multiple drug consumption or excessive use of medication without indication. According to...
