Current Affairs
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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...
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676Health ministry calls for strengthening of nutrition laws
Namukose made the statement on Monday at the start of a four-day Parliamentary Nutrition week.
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1.3KDetection and management of adverse drug events among people living with HIV to end HIV/AIDs by 2030
Poor adherence leads to an inability to suppress the viral load, an eruption of opportunistic infections, increased likelihood of HIV transmission, drug...
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826Private health sector federation non-committal on mandatory vaccination
Dr. Muhanuzi also said that the Bill concentrates on addressing infectious diseases only, but ought to make considerations for non-communicable diseases.
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629Policeman shoots dead 3 people over bar waitress
it is alleged that CP Nuwagaba developed a misunderstanding with two of the deceased over a bar attendant before he returned home...
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886Govt told to provide for children’s rights in new health bill
On Wednesday, 02 March 2022, officials from Family Life Network, told MPs on the Health Committee scrutinizing the Bill, that the section...
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908The Risk of Infectious Disease Emergency and its Exponential Spread still stand
This article explains some of the reasons why the risk of outbreak and rapid spread of a new infectious disease still stand...
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1.1KONE HEALTH APPROACH: An Integrated Approach to Managing Non-Communicable Diseases
The burden of Non- communicable diseases (NCDs) increasingly has developed over time falling on the low and middle-income countries with Uganda inclusive.
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2.2KLILIAN NUWABAINE: Safety of Sex During Pregnancy
Many couples refrain from sexual intercourse late in pregnancy because they fear they may harm the baby or induce labour, however, sexual...
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974Woman cured of HIV using novel treatment – NY Times
She’s the third person ever to be cured. Researchers announced that the new approach holds the potential for curing more people of...
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975WEJULI MIKE: Public Health Effects Associated With Rodents
Most of us live with rodents especially the rats in our premises, yet some of us do not know that these come...
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1.3KCelebrating The Month Of Love: Are You Protected From Hiv?
Although the whole world is putting much effort into the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, we should not neglect the already existing...
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1.5KNegative attitudes and misconceptions about sexual intercourse during pregnancy
Since sexual desire and performance are part of pregnant women’s health, efforts should be made to correct the negative attitudes towards sex...
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1.5KWhat to look for during Meat Inspection to prevent Foodborne Diseases
Different physical and chemical changes need to be noticed while buying the meat from the different premises and below are some of...
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Does pregnancy affect the sexual function of couples?
Safe sexual function during pregnancy is one of the keystones for couples to go forward from partners to parents. Research shows there...
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1.2KReducing ‘Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’ through prevention as the only priority
Uganda has on different occasions prevented the problem through some established organizations like The Uganda National Academy of sciences who have been...
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884Teachers to get Shs200,000 covid relief cash as ministry amends guidelines
After consultations, govt resolved to extend the cash relief to teachers targeting up to 300,000 teachers in private primary and secondary schools...
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Govt should adopt new recommendations for Cervical Cancer screening and treatment
Uganda's Ministry of Health should adopt the HPV-DNA testing method since it is simpler, prevents more pre-cancers and cancer, saves more lives...
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WEJULI MIKE: Importance of Breastfeeding on Babies’ Health
Mothers should be encouraged to always have time to breastfeed their children emphasizing exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months after the birth of...
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1.2KKCCA Removes Mobile Money Kiosks off Kampala Streets
Ssekamanya, who looked puzzled when interviewed, said that he has six other kiosks in Ndeeba and two in Katwe and didn’t know...
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798Petrocity ordered to close over hiking petrol prices
The station was selling a litre of petrol at Shs 12,000 by end of business on Monday, while the price per litre...
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1.0KHoima youths demonstrate against increase in accidents by sugar cane trucks
HOIMA, UGANDA: Hoima city youths on Wednesday afternoon demonstrated against the increased accidents on Hoima city Roads that are caused by over...
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Vaccinate young girls and women to protect them from Cervical Cancer
In Uganda, cervical cancer is the most common incident and mortal cancer amongst women as it contributes to about 40% of all...
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WEJULI MIKE: Encouraging better nutrition for a healthier living
Today the world faces a double burden of malnutrition that includes both undernutrition and overweight especially in middle- and low-income countries like...
