Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of ongoing Customer Service Month activities, Housing Finance Bank, in partnership with C-Care, organized a community health camp at St. Peter’s Church of Uganda in Katanga, Wandegeya. The initiative aimed to make essential health services more accessible by offering free medical check-ups, …
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KINSHASA | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday that health authorities could declare the end of the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in early December if no new cases are detected before then. The announcement came in a statement from the …
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Expert says making active ingredients locally would change this NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. The situation reflects deep-rooted challenges in healthcare access, infrastructure, and socioeconomic conditions. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Uganda has joined key stakeholders in calling for increased support and financing of the health sector as the East African Mental Health Summit 2025 got underway at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. The summit brought together leaders from government, the private sector, civil society, and mental …
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Uganda’s new Hypoxia Lab takes lead in ensuring patient safety isn’t skin colour dependent HEALTH FEATURE | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | For decades, the pulse oximeter; a small clip-on device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood has been considered a universal lifesaver. From surgery theatres to neonatal wards, it’s …
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Rubis Energy Uganda partners with the Remnant generation to empower survivors of sexual abuse and teen mothers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rubis Energy Uganda has announced a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership worth 10,000 Euros (approximately Shs 40.2 million) with The Remnant Generation (TRG), a faith-based non-governmental organization that supports …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A recent donation of maternal health equipment worth sh44 million to Rukoki Health Centre IV in Kasese District by Stanbic Bank Uganda will help resolve close to 90% of the facility’s prevailing maternity ward challenges. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Dr. Edward Wefula, the …
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Maintaining a good level of physical fitness is important. However, it can be difficult to determine what fitness entails. Various components of physical health can help determine physical fitness. Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Experts define physical fitness as “one’s ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and …
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Healthcare infrastructure remains heavily concentrated in urban centres, limiting the utility of medical insurance for those who retire in rural areas BUSINESS FEATURE | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s insurance industry is tiptoeing into one of the country’s most neglected frontiers – medical cover for the elderly. The move, long overdue, marks …
Read More »Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alur Kingdom has called on couples preparing for marriage to undergo HIV testing as part of efforts to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence and promote healthier relationships within communities. The call was made during the MTN-Kopu P’min Ubimu 4th Edition held at …
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