Health
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1.4KHoima district battles fresh outbreak of scabies
Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease that spreads through skin contact.
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1.1KUN 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...
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875Understanding the preparedness of the Health Sector towards managing emerging Infectious Diseases
The ultimate question to ourselves is whether the health system of Uganda is really coping up with the different emerging infectious diseases...
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856WHO calls for “genuine, unselfish” collaboration against monkeypox
According to Kluge, monkeypox has been endemic in parts of western and central Africa for decades and has been neglected by the...
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1.0KHoima Catholic Diocese seeks UGX 40Bn for construction of specialized hospital
Upon completion, the facility will comprise specialized pediatric, antenatal, gynecology, emergency, radiology, physiotherapy, and theater wings.
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1.6KBritain records 104 more monkeypox cases
The agency told people in Britain to contact a sexual health clinic if they have a rash with blisters, and if in...
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1.1K5% of nodding syndrome victims battling severe brain damage
OTUKE, UGANDA: Five percent of nodding syndrome victims in Acholi and parts of Lango sub-region have developed severe mental problems, the health...
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1.0KIUIU calls for support to set up medical hub
The medical hub according to Alzamel is intended for student training but also to boost health care in the country with up-to-date...
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1.2K11 UPDF soldiers injured in Moroto road accident airlifted to Bombo hospital
The soldiers were aboard a military vehicle registration number D03DF 117, which got involved in an accident near Hotel Africana - about...
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878Busia district embarks on mass vaccination against rabies
Dr. Patrick Barasa, the Busia District Veterinary Officer says that their target is to vaccinate 8,000 cats and dogs.
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847Mukono authorities call for incorporation of sexuality education in schools
Dr. Stephen Mulindwa, the Mukono District Health Officer says that the number of teenage pregnancies in the district has continued rising despite...
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1.4KWhy high blood pressure in pregnancy should not be taken lightly?
health institutions among others organized various events across the country including community outreaches creating awareness on high blood pressure during pregnancy, screening...
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85430 enroll for rift valley fever vaccine trails in Masaka
The study conducted by the Uganda Virus Research Institute and Medical Research Council-UVRI/MRC is happening in Masaka, which was selected to assess...
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1.2KGov’t turns to private health providers to salvage high vaccine stocks.
While the National Medical Stores (NMS) doesn’t reveal the exact number of vaccines in stores now, the country has since March 2021...
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998Kawempe hospital officials on the spot over extortion.
The officials were appearing before the Public Accounts Committee-PAC, Central Government to respond to queries in the Auditor General’s report for the...
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1.2KMPs reassure health workers on salary increment
Health workers under different associations went on strike on 16 May 2022 demanding that government comes clear on the amount that will...
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1.7KMedics need better treatment, not threats
President Yoweri Museveni has urged children to opt for science subjects.
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1.2KHealth workers appeal to MPs for improved working conditions
Buyende District Health Officer (DHO), Dr Frederick Daniel Isabirye said his district, just like others in Eastern Uganda, are putting up with...
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1.1KHelping mothers cope with pregnancy loss
Most pregnancy losses occur during the first trimester, whereby sometimes it is so early even before the mother knows she is pregnant
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1.0KBoosting children’s immunity; A must-do for every parent in the current situation
The increasing number of children with recurrent, on and off fevers that do not respond to antipyretics; the coughs and flue that...
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1.1KIs it right for a woman to conceive every year?
It is important for every woman to space their children for a minimum of at-least 2 years, despite their financial status and...
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774IHK launches neighborhood wellness program
Through the Neighborhood wellness program, the hospital shall offer free ambulance transportation services to IHK, in case of emergencies within the neighborhood,...
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1.1KGlobal COVID-19 cases on rise again despite reduced testing: WHO
According to Maria van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 technical lead, more than 11 million cases have been reported to WHO in the last...
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1.2KInfluenza Type-A and B hits Wakiso schools
Officials of both ministries appealed to school authorities to adhere to SOPs like use facemasks at all times, early reporting and follow...