Health
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Butabika hospital seeks Shs2.5Bn to complete construction of perimeter fence
Butabika Hospital is seeking for Shs2.5 billionn to complete the construction of a 2.5Km perimeter wall fence. This, the hospital…
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How to restart your workout routine
The thrill of starting a workout routine often dwindles over time, leaving many individuals grappling with the challenge of reigniting…
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EXEMPLARY: Swadhyay Parivar in Uganda upholds true spirit of Christmas through selfless blood donation
In a remarkable departure from conventional Christmas celebrations, members of the Swadhyay Parivar in Uganda chose a path of compassion…
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First Lady Janet Museveni tests positive for COVID-19
First Lady of Uganda Janet Museveni has tested positive for COVID-19, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed. According to Museveni,…
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Children 13–15-years are smoking e-cigarettes more than adults, says WHO
In a release from the World Health Organization (WHO) this month, the authority stated that there’s Urgent action needed to…
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Uganda’s first kidney transplant beneficiary endured a two years’ wait
Mulago National Referral Hospital officially launched its transplant program on Saturday. This follows a successful kidney transplant surgery on Wednesday.…
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WHO says new Covid variant JN.1 is of low risk to public health
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a “variant of interest”…
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Ministry of Health wants minimum age of drinking alcohol raised to 21 years
The Ministry of Health has proposed to have the minimum age people are allowed to drink alcohol in Uganda, raised…
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Here is why you can spend 10-15 years without knowing you have HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a formidable global health challenge that has significantly impacted communities worldwide. Discovered in the early…
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Activists advocate for safer nicotine alternatives for cigarette smoking addicts
Activists from Tobacco Harm Reduction Uganda (THRU) are advocating for the end of cigarette smoking and saving smokers’ lives by…
