Health
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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,…
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How Bundibugyo hospital X-ray crisis, power failure led to infant deaths
Residents of Bundibugyo have been left angry and disappointed after two infants died at Bundibugyo General Hospital due to a…
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Speaker Among wants budget for former MPs’ medical treatment, burials
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has urged Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to allocate resources within the Parliamentary Commission budget to…
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World Bank rejects Uganda’s bid to repurpose COVID-19 funds for stalled health projects
The World Bank has rejected Uganda’s request to redirect COVID-19 grant funds toward completing stalled health infrastructure projects, Minister of…
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Stanbic Bank boosts UPDF’s Tarehe Sita celebrations with maternal health support
As the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) prepares to commemorate the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary on February 6th in the…
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How Mulago Women’s hospital is transforming fertility treatment with IVF
Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital has launched In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) services, making it the first public facility in…
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Mulago seeks UGX8.6 billion to expand organ transplant services
Mulago National Referral Hospital has requested an additional UGX8.6 billion from Parliament to enhance its organ transplant services, including the…
