Health

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In line with the Government of Uganda’s commitment to increasing the availability of vaccines and improving cold chain capacity, the Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has launched the ‘Vaccine Last-Mile Delivery’ program, where National Medical Stores (NMS) will deliver vaccines to the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women are two to three times more at risk of getting infected with HIV, researchers involved in the Makerere University – John Hopkins University (MUJHU) Research Collaboration have revealed. According to Dr. Phionah Kibalama Ssembambo, this risk is even higher among breastfeeding women, who …

Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua |– Global agencies have stressed the growing urgency for Africa to scale up efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), amid its significant implications for global health and food security. Being the hardest hit by AMR, Africa needs political will across the continent to marshal resources towards …

Even if you take blood pressure drugs ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Most people can significantly lower their blood pressure, even if they are already on blood pressure medication, if they cut down on salt by about a teaspoon a day, according to new findings published Nov. 11 in JAMA and presented …

Men who rarely reach for their phones may have higher quality semen, a new study suggests ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Mobile phones might be one reason why male sperm count has declined dramatically over the past half century, a new study has found. This trend is a concern, because poor semen …

Lisbon, Portugal | Xinhua |  Researchers from the University of Coimbra (UC) have published a study identifying causes of male infertility that were previously classified as “unexplained.” The scientists were able to clarify molecular and metabolic details linked to this type of infertility, which are not routinely evaluated and can …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries-MAAIF has halted the movement of animals from Amuru District, following a reported outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The information was revealed by the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Grace Freedom Kwiyocwiny, just one …

In collaboration with stakeholders, ACHA will leverage resources and expertise, contributing to women’s health, and protecting families and livelihoods Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Cervical Health Alliance (ACHA) has been launched to empower communities and increase access to prevention and control of cervical cancer in Africa by 2030 …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Standards-UNBS has cautioned dealers in nsenene (edible grasshoppers) to abide by set national standards on edible insects, to protect the health of their consumers. The Uganda Standard (US 28 EAS 39:2002) for Edible Insects compels handlers to produce, prepare, and handle …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Jubilee Health Insurance has today launched its wellness program dubbed Maisha Fiti in the Ugandan market. This marks a significant step towards the company’s commitment to promote the physical and mental well-being of its customers. Maisha Fiti will empower customers to take charge of their …