Health
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Food agency in US reports that consumption of yoghurt reduces these health risks
Recent research by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) early this year granted the first ever qualified health…
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Battling TB: Masaka’s fight against a silent epidemic
The sudden rise in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the Masaka sub-region is not just a cause for immediate concern—it’s a…
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Urgent call for proper medical waste disposal and integrity in Uganda’s health sector
As Uganda’s health sector continues to grow, addressing the safe disposal of medical waste and upholding integrity among medical professionals…
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Micro chimerism: Secret in virginity and why couples resemble
Micro chimerism: Have you ever noticed that couples who’ve been together for years often start to resemble each other? Or…
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Jinja hospital registers alarming maternal deaths
Jinja regional referral hospital, one of Uganda’s major health centers, has come under scrutiny following a shocking report that revealed…
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Kabale grapples with rising rabies threat
As rabies continues to claim lives across Uganda, the recent outbreak in Kabale district has sparked renewed concerns about the…
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MPs criticize NMS over drug shortages in hospitals
Members of Parliament on the Committee on Statutory Agencies and State Enterprises (COSASE), have expressed deep concern over the National…
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The importance of oral health: Why you shouldn’t wait for the pain
Jane Namakula, a student at Makerere University had been dealing with toothaches for months. “It started as a dull ache,”…
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How the new HIV prevention rollout in Uganda is a game-changer for risk communities
In a significant move to enhance HIV prevention efforts, Uganda’s Ministry of Health has announced the initiation of the first…
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Tackling the hidden mental health crisis in Uganda’s refugee settlements
Amid the sprawling refugee settlements of Uganda, the visible challenges—scarce resources, overcrowded shelters, and food insecurity—are only part of the…
