OP-ED
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957Obesity: 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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421ANDREW BABA: Why Kamugisha’s blatant attack on journalists reporting UNAA fraud is diversionary
Two days ago, I woke up to the shock of my life reading a highly vicious rant from one Rev. Joseph Kamugisha...
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809OPINION: Positive psychology at the workplace
By Mariam Nakimuli Psychology is the study of human behaviour and mind state. Today, mental anxiety and stress are the most common...
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609Uganda’s chance to define its destiny: A turning point amidst World Bank suspension
By Kundu Ronald In a surprising move, the World Bank has announced that it will no longer provide loans to Uganda, marking...
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663International Youth Day: Streamline green skilling and employment for YPWDs
By Timothy Egwelu Every year on August 12, young persons with disability in Uganda join the rest of the world to commemorate...
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659Unveiling the Silent Struggle: The Burden of Mental Health in Uganda
In the enchanting landscapes and bustling cities of Uganda, where the rhythms of life reverberate with cultural vibrancy, a less visible yet...
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587OPINION: Bobi Wine premiering a film is no big deal to oust President Museveni
BY: GEORGE MUBIRU As President Museveni jetted off to Russia last month with First son Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK) – the future presidential...
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707Everyone MUST engage in production for Uganda to develop without World Bank
By Akampa Tanbull Well, as I write this, the talk of the Nation on streets, bars, arcades, Parliament, State House, and media...
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1.2KMakerere University outlines its role in Parish Development Model
Makerere University has educated us in administrative law and outlined the various punishments available to lawbreakers, especially in criminal law. The LCV...
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988Continuous viral load monitoring for HIV-positive patients is essential
By Aisha Naava and Lilian Nuwabaine Of recent, we received a client with several opportunistic infections which were life-threatening. We went ahead...
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1.0KTECHNOLOGY: How 5G compares to 4G and Fiber networks
By Yasin Ramadhan Connectivity has inevitably become a basic need across all spheres of life today. In the fast-paced world of technology,...
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1.1KThe Untouchables: Impunity delaying services and disheartening citizens
By Arthur Nuwagaba Mirama Since commencing my work with the Office of the National Chairman – NRM (ONC) Kyambogo, I have had...
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870Female 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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982How 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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592Dear Africa, where is the love our forefathers passed onto us, why preach evil & praise enmity?
By Hajjat Namyalo Hadija – ONC Head Recently, I was watching a show on Britain Got Talent and one old man who...
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1.5KBreastfeeding: The best gift for your newborn and infant
Often, we as health workers support mothers to successfully breastfeed their babies. Globally, it is known that breastfeeding is one of the...
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2.0KBreastmilk: The Liquid gold for every child’s perfect life
Interestingly, we cannot talk about breast milk without talking about breastfeeding. Looking at this from the oldest book ever known, the Bible....
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555Addressing Neo-Colonialism: African Leaders must unite for a prosperous and self-sufficient Africa
By Nuwagaba Arthur Mirama During the concluded African-Russian summit, many African leaders spoke ill of neo-colonialists – the West, accusing them of...
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910FARUK KIRUNDA: I smell another rat in visa business
Uganda is under attack from many corners and some fellow Ugandans are working with our foreign enemies. For a long time, Uganda...
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849DR IAN CLARKE: The difference between caring and respect
‘The world is changing quickly, and I need to stay ahead of it.’ I read this statement and was struck by how...
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883Multiple sexual partnerships and the burden of STIs among university students
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a formidable public health challenge globally, and Uganda is no exception. Despite concerted efforts to curb their...
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448Teeth Grinding: What you need to know
By Brian Nambale Many parents ask more frequently about teeth grinding in their children; this is what you need to know advice/...
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697ANDREW MWENDA: The tragedy of Uganda’s opposition
The opposition in Uganda claim to have a broad strategic objective: to end dictatorship, incompetence, corruption, human rights abuses and build political...
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957The epidemic of male infertility: Key actions to consider
By Sande E Oundo When people talk about infertility or the couple goes to a doctor the usual suspect is often the...