C-Care Launches State-of-the-Art Radiology Centre in Gulu, Expanding Access to Advanced Diagnostics in Northern Uganda Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda has officially launched a state-of-the-art radiology centre at its Gulu Hospital, marking a major milestone in improving access to advanced healthcare services in Northern Uganda. Rwot David Onen Acana …
Read More »WHO: Ebola outbreak in DRC shows signs of decline
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is “showing encouraging signs of decline,” though risks remain, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday. According to the latest situation report released by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, a total of 64 …
Read More »Seating long on the toilet
It increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows ANALYSIS | VINCENT HO | Many of us are guilty of seating long on the toilet, often scrolling our smartphones. But a new study from the United States, published today, has found this habit may increase your risk of developing haemorrhoids by …
Read More »Cheaper HIV prevention drug coming
Drug can be used to prevent catching the virus and treat those who have it Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | A new long-acting medicine that could make preventing HIV transition might soon be even for poor countries like Uganda thanks to agreements between producers and key HIV/AIDS prevention …
Read More »Museveni hails Magoola, says science will push Uganda into new economic phase
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has indicated that the Ugandan economy will reap big from the knowledge economy, that includes biotechnology breakthroughs led by Dr. Matthias Magoola, the Founder of pharmaceutical firm Dei BioPharma Ltd. While launching the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for the …
Read More »Senegal reports 7 deaths in Rift Valley fever outbreak
DAKAR | Xinhua | Senegal’s Health Minister Ibrahima Sy said Sunday that a recent outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in the northern Saint-Louis region has caused seven deaths. Speaking at an epidemic control meeting in Saint-Louis, Sy said that the health authorities, in coordination with the livestock department, are …
Read More »Low male involvement in family planning continues to undermines progress
COMMENT | RAHU | Across the world, the burden of family planning has historically been placed on women. Cultural and societal norms often position men as the ultimate decision-makers in households, leaving women with limited voice in determining family size or accessing reproductive health services. This imbalance not only undermines women’s …
Read More »Ebola cases in DR Congo falling; WHO warns of critical weeks ahead
KINSHASA | Xinhua | The number of new cases in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been falling in recent weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa said in its latest report, but warned that the next two to three …
Read More »Hope rises in Bulape as DRC mounts swift Ebola response
Swift action, strong partnerships, and early signs of recovery are fueling optimism in Kasai Province as Congo confronts a new outbreak NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola on Sept.4, memories of past outbreaks came rushing back. Fear …
Read More »NMS reassures Ugandans Mama Kits are free as mothers share mixed experiences
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Medical Stores (NMS) has reassured Ugandans that Mama Kits – the government-funded birth packs meant for safe deliveries – are free of charge, despite growing concerns that some mothers are still being asked to pay for the supplies in hospitals. “Mama Kits …
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