Health
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Malaria’s impact goes beyond initial illness and recovery, says Africa scientists research
By Edrisa Ssentongo The research on Malaria done by African scientists has proved through evidence has proved that consequences extend…
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Climate change could fuel spread of infectious diseases in Uganda, health ministry warns
Uganda must strengthen disease surveillance, prevention and healthcare systems to respond to the growing threat of infectious diseases linked to…
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Beyond Treatment: How Uganda Is Rethinking Healthcare Through Prevention, Partnerships and Technology
Uganda is stepping up efforts to improve disease prevention, patient safety and access to healthcare, with the Ministry of Health…
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Uganda tests medical drones in Kalangala, looks to Rwanda, Kenya, and Malawi for lessons
Uganda is testing medical drones in Kalangala District to assess their potential to improve access to medical supplies in hard-to-reach…
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Too Few Midwives, Too Many Patients: How staff shortages are affecting Uganda’s mothers
By Paul Tentena and Shabella Koshaba Melon Amumpaire is an expectant mother who goes to Mbarara City Health Centre IV…
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Uganda calls for calm after Ebola case reported in Nigeria
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has urged the public to remain calm and vigilant following reports of a confirmed Ebola case…
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Cases of hypertension and diabetes get attention at latest dfcu Bank–Rotary health camp
Previously undiagnosed cases of hypertension and diabetes were identified during the latest dfcu Bank–Rotary Health Camp in Kamwokya, where approximately…
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My journey with Lupus
By Miriam Lwanga There was a time when I looked in the mirror and no longer recognised the person staring…
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Standard Chartered donates shs186m to support Uganda’s Ebola preparedness
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has donated US$50,000 (about Shs186 million) to Save the Children Uganda to support communities affected by…
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Uganda receives monoclonal antibody treatment for Ebola
Uganda has received a donation of MBP134 monoclonal antibody treatment for Ebola virus as the country strengthens its preparedness against…
