Current Affairs
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843Govt 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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885The 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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941Woman 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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945WEJULI 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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1.4KNegative 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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828Teachers 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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1.1KKCCA 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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780Petrocity 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...
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1.6KDiabetes Mellitus and Covid-19; What Clinicians and Patients Need To Know
Diabetes mellitus and coronavirus infection have all been in existence but with little focus on their pathologic relationships until the recent 2019...
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1.3KCervical Cancer: How can it be screened and prevented
Globally, cervical cancer is a health crisis impacting the lives of women and their families, most especially in developing countries. In 2020,...
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LILIAN NUWABAINE: Know the Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer Among Women
Almost all cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a common virus that can be passed from one...
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961Bus operators maintain fares despite carrying full capacity
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Bus operators have maintained transport fares despite being allowed to carry full capacity of passengers. On Friday during the end...
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1.0KRelaxation of SOPs among Hoima residents worries District Health sector
HOIMA, UGANDA: The increased reluctance to follow the guidelines set the ministry of health to reduce the spread of Covid 19 has...