Health

Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 100 pupils of Ewanga Primary School in Ewanga Sub County, Madi Okollo District, missed their end-of-term one examinations due to an outbreak of conjunctivitis, commonly known as red eye disease. School authorities report that the most affected pupils are those in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has received cancer screening equipment worth Shillings 400 million, thanks to The Korean Foundation for International Health Care (KOFIH). This donation is particularly significant as Uganda faces a considerable burden of cancer, especially cervical cancer among women. Dr. James …

Avocados are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that can support metabolic health and insulin sensitivity ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A new study suggests avocado consumption may significantly reduce diabetes risk, particularly among women. Experts recommend a balanced and diverse diet rather than overemphasising specific foods for diabetes prevention. However, …

RAHU partners with the Netherlands Embassy to address SRHR challenges through ‘Sabotage’ screening Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A dialogue and screening of the movie Sabotage last week in Kampala highlighted the collaborative efforts of Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), The Netherlands Embassy and several partners in initiating crucial conversations aimed …

A new WHO report has highlighted Africa’s vaccination triumphs. Despite gaps, ongoing country-level initiatives underscore the urgency of tackling preventable diseases head-on. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As the 2024 World Immunization Week comes to a close, a recent WHO report has highlighted Africa’s remarkable advancements in vaccine accessibility. …

Female and male physicians practice medicine differently, says new research ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | People treated by female physicians have lower rates of mortality and readmission than those treated by male physicians. That’s according to research published on April 22 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. In their study, researchers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 850 Ugandans have attended a two-day free health camp organized by the Lweza Community Health Program in Ssaabagabo Makindye sub-county, Makindye division. Rose Kiwanuka, a retired Palliative Care nurse and the Executive Director of the Lweza Community Health Program, emphasized to journalists that …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of residents at the Uganda-South Sudan border point of Elegu Town Council in Amuru District are using urine as ‘eye drops’ to treat conjunctivitis also known as red eye disease. This comes in the wake of the outbreak of the highly contagious …

A shift in the global malaria response is urgently needed across the entire malaria ecosystem ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ahead of World Malaria Day which falls on April 25, the WHO Global Malaria Programme published a new operational strategy outlining its priorities and key activities up to 2030 to help change …

Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | THE Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has hailed government for fast tracking ammendments to various outdated laws to improve the veterinary sector and the One Health approach, in the country. Speaking as Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 24th Celebrations of …