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‘Stop Using Saliva During Sex’, Experts Warn

Health experts say that there is an increase in diseases caused by fungal and bacterial infections in the female reproductive tract and...

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PROVEN: Here is how you can easily get rid of back pain

Experts say strains and sprains are the most common cause of back pain as a result of injuring your muscles, tendons or...

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Five remanded over attempted murder of police officer

Dr. Samuel Ntunya from Mulago hospital was on Friday afternoon produced before the Grade 1 Magistrate Patience Koburungo at Mukono Chief Magistrates...

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Mulago hospital launches non-invasive surgery training center

During such procedures, equipment is inserted into the body through the mouth or small cuts to either carry out surgery or diagnose...

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Safe sex is not only about preventing unplanned pregnancy

Safe sex is also sometimes referred to as protected sex which is defined as sexual contact that does not involve the exchange...

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Provide Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to HIV exposed persons

In the context of HIV, post-exposure prophylaxis refers to the set of services that are provided to manage the specific aspects of...

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Bududa livestock farmers irked by gov’t delayed intervention over anthrax outbreak

However, more than one month and a half after the outbreak of the disease in the district, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal...

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Uganda monkeypox samples come back negative

The samples were taken to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases in South Africa following an outbreak of the disease in more...

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Report adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines: Experts advise

According to the vaccinologists, many of the reactions experienced by people after vaccination are being reported by family members late thus hindering...

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Shame as 56-year-old man defiles 4 year old girl, infects her with HIV

The minor, a pupil in 'baby class' at Katuum Asubira primary school is alleged to have been defiled by the suspect identified...

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Stanbic Bank, Prudential unveil joint medical insurance cover

The prospective customers can choose between three MediProtect packages based on affordability with the least priced policy being Silver—accessible at Shs 600,000...

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Hospitals urged to reserve 10 beds for critical Covid-19 patients as cases rise

The decision was made as new cases were averaging 120 per day creating fear that the country could see a new surge...

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Nambooze given green light to seek treatment in the US

The breakthrough comes after the intervention of the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among who directed the Medical Board to fast-track her...

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Body organ testing: Labour exporters reject Sudhir’s hospital

On May 27, 2022, Internal Affairs minister, Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, directed all labour export firms to take their clients to...

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Cabinet okays vaccination of learners aged 12-17

The learners will be vaccinated using the Pfizer vaccine which has been approved by both the US Center for Disease Control and...

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Congestion takes toll on Arua hospital neonatal unit

The unit was designed to accommodate only 16 babies, especially those born before 28 weeks of gestation and those who are deemed...

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Tororo hospital X-ray machine lies idle for three years

The machine has not been put to use since its procurement in 2019 rising concern from legislators on the Public Accounts Committee...

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Hoima district battles fresh outbreak of scabies

Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease that spreads through skin contact.

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UN says refugee situation in Uganda dire as world marks refugee day

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Uganda Joel Boutroue described the situation as dire, according to a tweet by...