Health
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Young girls, uncircumcised divorced men remain at higher risk for HIV infection, says Aids Commission
The Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has revealed that cases of HIV infections among adolescent girls and uncircumcised men, who were formerly married, divorced, or separated, are increasingly being…
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Parents enlightened on maintaining a balanced diet this school holiday season
As pupils and students come home for their Term-I school holidays this entire week, parents have been reminded to maintain…
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Pharmaceutical company boosted as supplementary budget is approved
Parliament has approved a supplementary expenditure budget worth Shs1.106 trillion for settling the offtake arrangement between government and DEI Pharmaceuticals,…
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Gov’t to contribute Shs1billion towards radiation bunker construction at Nsambya Hospital Cancer Unit
The speaker of parliament Anita Among has revealed that Parliament will contribute Shs1billion towards the construction of the radiation bunkers…
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How expanding HIV services will improve the broader national health and well-being
A new report released Monday 15,2024 by UNAIDS and Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria shows how countries…
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Dog Farting Awareness Day: Shedding Light on Canine Digestive Health
Yesterday April 8th was Dog Farting Awareness Day. Passing gas is a bodily function we share with many animals, such…
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Mubende Hospital management on the spot over CT scan fees
The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has questioned Mubende Regional Referral Hospital management for charging patients Shs150,000 for use…
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Gov’t suspends human organ transplant over Shs 5 billion budget shortfall
The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Aceng, has said that Uganda has halted all Human Organ Transplant activities due to…
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KABAKA RUN: Among, Tayebwa visit Bulange to support HIV/AIDS fight
The Speaker, Anita Among on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 led a delegation comprising of Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and Members…
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Hygiene Debate: Is post–urination rinsing of private parts exclusive to Muslims?
In a recent discourse in Kenya surrounding personal hygiene practices, the question arose whether rinsing private parts exclusively is a…
