Health
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Consumption of alcohol and taking hot tea are risk factors causing oesophageal cancer
The Uganda Oesophageal Cancer Symposium, held on June 13, 2025, in Kampala, shed light on the growing burden of esophageal…
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Robust awareness programs making real progress in fight against cancer, says Uganda Cancer Institute
The fight against cervical cancer in Uganda is gaining serious momentum, with thousands of women already screened in a nationwide…
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How digital innovation is shaping Uganda’s health insurance future
As healthcare costs steadily rise across the country, a quiet transformation is unfolding at the intersection of banking, insurance, and…
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Museveni applauds Dr. Magoola for securing U.S patent for cancer treatment
President Yoweri Museveni has commended Ugandan scientist Dr. Mathias Magoola for securing a United States patent for cancer treatment, describing…
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Ugandans react to justice ministry’s Shs115 million proper condom use training budget
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has found itself at the center of an unlikely storm after allocating a…
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Reckitt expands hygiene transformation in Ugandan schools through Dettol hygiene quest curriculum
Reckitt, a global leader in hygiene, health, and nutrition, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving hygiene standards in schools through…
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Encourage families to vaccinate against malaria, health ministry tells religious leaders
The Margaret Muhanga, Minister for State for Health in charge of Primary Health Care has urged religious leaders to dispel…
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UGX 66bn approved for Uganda Cancer Institute expansion
Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow US$18.09 million (UGX 66.003 billion) as additional financing for the expansion of the…
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Dr. SIMON WALUSIMBI: Addressing the burden of Lung Diseases through research and training
Lung diseases are the second leading cause of life-years lost due to disability or premature death. In Uganda, 30% of…
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Understanding Cataracts: Expert explains causes, symptoms, and treatment
Cataracts are a leading cause of vision impairment, yet many people fail to recognize their early signs. Dr. Andrew Mugisha,…
