Health
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How Acupuncture Is Bridging China-Uganda Ties & Promoting Healthy Living
A Chinese specialist under the watchful eyes of his two assistants inserts needles into Zerida Kyokusiima’s back. Every needle inserted…
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MALARIA TREATMENT: Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa Makes Demands In An Attempt To Shield Country During Times Of Emergencies
The private sector in Uganda has been asked to invest in the manufacture of anti-malarial products within the country. When…
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Condom Use During COVID-19 Went Down As Constrained Distribution Affected Access To The Protective Rubbers Leading To A Surge In HIV/AIDS Infections
The parliamentary Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters has revealed that there was a drop in condom distribution and use…
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Australian Study Links Caesarean Births To Major Childhood Health Risks
Babies born via caesarean section may have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease and obesity during their childhoods, according…
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India’s Punjab State Makes Mask-Wearing Mandatory Amid Increasing COVID-19 Cases
India’s northern state of Punjab on Saturday made wearing of face masks mandatory in public places amid an increase in…
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S.Korea Reports 110,666 New COVID-19 Cases
South Korea reported 110,666 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Friday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number…
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WHO Appeals For $123.7m To Respond To Health Needs In Horn Of Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed for 123.7 million U.S. dollars to respond to the urgent health needs of…
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Global Health Experts Vow To Act With Courage To End AIDS
World health experts have vowed to act with courage to end AIDS at the just-concluded 24th International AIDS Conference. The five-day…
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Japan Approves Smallpox Vaccine To Prevent Monkeypox
Japan’s health ministry has approved the use of a smallpox vaccine believed to be effective against monkeypox. The smallpox vaccine…
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Israel Detects Mosquitoes Infected With Deadly West Nile Virus
Israel has detected mosquitoes infected with the deadly West Nile virus at its southernmost border crossing with Jordan, Israel’s health…
