All posts tagged "Health"
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660OP-EDEpilepsy is not a curse: What every Ugandan needs to know
By Anna Nakirabira Epilepsy is one of the most common brain conditions in the world, affecting more than 5 million people globally...
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2.2KHealthBehind the Muscles: The dangerous rise of steroid use in youth chasing the ‘perfect body’
By Lilian Nazibanja As pressure to look “perfect” grows on social media and in local gyms, many young Ugandans are turning to...
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522HealthHand in Hand for Better Foods; A call to Uganda’s adolescents to eat for life
By Kamara Daniel This World Food Day, the global theme to join “hand in hand for better foods” must focus squarely on...
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827HealthPatriotism in healthcare: Strengthening Uganda’s Nursing and Midwifery workforce
On the 09th October 2025, Uganda commemorated her 63rd Independence Day. Reflections on patriotism, especially within the healthcare sector, occurred. Among the...
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2.9KNationalMbarara Hospital warns against traditional bonesetters as world marks Physiotherapy Day
Mbarara, Uganda: A visit to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), the Physiotherapy division stood out as a bustling unit with a high...
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6.4KHealthWhy the Snack September Challenge Matters for Uganda
By Kamara Daniel Uganda is facing a silent but deadly health crisis poor dietary habits that are fuelling the rise of noncommunicable...
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6.8KHealthWhy prioritize chronic care service provision?
By Aisha Naava Let’s do a self-reflection! Take a pose, reflect on ur own family, mother, father, granny or any other relative,...
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7.3KHealthUnderstanding how Mpox spreads, its symptoms, and how to prevent it
By Wejuli Junior Mike | Medical Intern, Wakiso As Ugandans converge at registration centres to acquire national identity cards, queuing, shaking hands,...
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6.9KHealthThe Relevance of Nutrition in Surgical Recovery
Post-surgical recovery hinges on optimal nutrition to accelerate wound healing, support immunity, and reduce hospital stay durations. Surgical recovery is a critical...
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6.9KHealthBreast Cancer: Unmasking the hidden threat
Breast cancer, a pervasive and complex ailment, relentlessly affects individuals worldwide. At the heart of the discussion lies the unsettling trend of...
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Cervical cancer is among the most preventable cancers
While contributing to cervical cancer awareness in January through community sensitization using various social media platforms, lots of questions keep coming in...
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6.9KHealthNutritionists start 60-day zero sugar challenge to curb adverse effects of sugary foods
Kampala, (UG): Nutritionists in Uganda organized under the Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre have kicked off the 60-day zero sugar challenge in combined efforts...
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6.9KHealthHealthy lifestyle tips to observe during festive holidays
By Kamara Daniel Exercise is a key aspect of maintaining the normal synergy for the general well-being of the body towards the...
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6.9KHealthPreparing a healthy meal this Christmas
By Kamara Daniel Christmas is a large festive season celebrated by thousands of people globally and as people converge together for days...
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7.3KHealthCerebral Palsy: What the community considers witchcraft, and what you ought to know
By Aisha Naava One of the key challenges faced by individuals with cerebral palsy in Uganda is the limited awareness and understanding...
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7.5KHealthBalancing blood sugars for a healthy lifestyle
By Kamara Daniel Balancing sugars simply means maintaining the blood glucose in the normal ranges so that the body is neither depleted...
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1.9KHealthCholesterol: The principal sterol of all higher animals that leads to atherosclerosis
By Sande E Oundo Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in one’s blood. The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but...
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1.4KHealthEmpowering communities to make informed decisions on reproductive health family planning methods
Reproductive health and family planning methods are pivotal aspects of public health that profoundly impact the well-being of individuals, families, and communities....
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2.0KHealthStigma still a major hinderance to getting HIV care and treatment
By Aisha Naava & Lilian Nuwabaine Luyima Several HIV newly diagnosed clients are discovered on a daily, irrespective of the preventive measures,...
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1.6KHealthOp-Ed: Fun ways to get more exercise
By Dr. Henry Ddungu We all know that smoking, drinking, and stress are bad for us, but evidence is emerging that physical...
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2.1KHealth
Breast Cancer Awareness: Why self-examination remains a vital screening tool
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. In fact, 1 in 8...
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1.9KHealthMeningitis- A silent killer disease easily confused: Know the signs, act fast and save lives
By Brian Nambale As we commemorate World Meningitis Day every 5th of October every year, Uganda is also among the countries wrapped...
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2.2KHealthConsider using Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of HIV contraction
Recently, while conducting Antenatal Care (ANC) in one of the lower health facilities, a pregnant woman walked in with her spouse for...
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Blood clots and death: A worrying condition for most Ugandans
In a space of one to two months back, we have noted increasing cases where people collapse and die mysteriously in Uganda....