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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forensic DNA profiling can play an important role in identifying the bodies of victims of disasters and armed conflicts. While talk around DNA in Uganda has been limited to paternity tests or determining one’s fatherhood or finding perpetrators of crime, a number of experts say …

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health experts in Buliisa have raised concerns about the increasing cases of teenage pregnancies. Statistics at the district health department indicate that the district recorded 417 cases of teenage pregnancies between January and March this year. Dr. Alex Afeti, the Buliisa District Health officer-DHO says …

When drinking mother harms unborn child Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Does your child have trouble getting along with other children, school work, or staying focused on any single task? Do they have poor coordination or balance, intellectual disability, learning disorders and delayed development, poor memory, trouble with attention and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The association of persons living with Albinism is considering local manufacturing of anti-sun creams following the government’s delay to respond to their appeal for free supplies. Olive Namutebi, the Executive Director of the Uganda Albinism Umbrella, says their protracted appeal to the government to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is advocating for the recruitment of Physical Fitness Instructors in all educational institutions across the country. The move is aimed at promoting the overall health and well-being of all Ugandans. According to experts from the Ministry of Health, non-communicable diseases …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four pre-intern doctors have run to the High Court – Civil Division seeking permission to file a representative suit against the Ministry of Health and the Attorney General for refusing to deploy them. The petitioners are Judith Lukwago, Dr. Bill Adrati, Wyckliff Ainamatsiko, and …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has been urged to maintain and upscale the Covid-19 testing services to enable the effective management and control of the virus in the community. Doctor Jonathan Kitoonsa, a Researcher at the Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute-MRC/UVRI, indicates that is still …

Study shows sufferers may benefit more from afternoon exercise Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels rise due to issues …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nine women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every day according to the World Health Organization, with two human papillomavirus (HPV) types (16 and 18) being responsible for nearly 50% of the high-grade cervical pre-cancers. Speaking at a medical wellness camp organized last week by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Toyota Starlet has once again made a sensational return to the Ugandan market by unveiling the 2023 model for private car drivers. The new model is making a remarkable comeback in 2023, redefining the ultimate driving experience for one seeking a reliable, fuel-efficient, and …