All posts tagged "Health"
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216HealthBreast 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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495HealthCervical 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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292HealthNutritionists 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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220HealthHealthy 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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316HealthPreparing 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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605HealthCerebral 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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914HealthBalancing 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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289HealthCholesterol: 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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449HealthEmpowering 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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1.1KHealthStigma 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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773HealthOp-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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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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815HealthMeningitis- 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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1.2KHealthConsider 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....
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Skin Overgrowths: What you need to know
By Brian Nambale Skin overgrowths are becoming very common and cause a condition in clinical nursing called body image disturbance which is...
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735HealthKAMARA DANIEL: Street foods and non-communicable diseases
By Kamara Daniel Non-communicable diseases are diseases that can’t be transmitted from one person to another. They can also be known as...
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751HealthHEPATITIS: A disease that is still a taboo
By Samuel Lukanga Sendi as we always called him, now a father of six had a painful experience with viral hepatitis, an...
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How 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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777HealthPolypharmacy in patients with chronic illnesses
By Ezra Tumusime Polypharmacy, also known as polypragmasia, refers to multiple drug consumption or excessive use of medication without indication. According to...
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1.4KHealthBreastfeeding: 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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811Current AffairsWHO adds two new cancer drugs to essential medicines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added two new cancer medicines to the list of essential medicines that hospitals treating the disease...
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1.9KHealthBreastmilk: 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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802HealthMultiple 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...