Health experts warn on the use of herbs for treatment Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Health experts have warned against the use of herbal medicines in treating Tuberculosis (TB) which they say has contributed to the rise of Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases in the country. While speaking at a media …
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Entebbe conference of experts announces way forward Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Ramping up its vaccine and pharmaceutical manufacturing is probably one of the most audacious goals set by the African Union recently and players in the sector say manufacturing can move from the current 1% of local production to …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Holdings has signed a partnership agreement with the Commercial Bank of Kenya (KCB) and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK). Through this agreement, KCB Bancassurance Intermediary and National Bank of Kenya Bancassurance Intermediary will distribute two new health insurance products provided by Britam to …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A national program to vaccinate the population against yellow fever has been launched in Lira. The campaign will ensure that most Ugandans are protected against this high-threat disease. The first phase of the campaign under the theme: “One Injection, Life Long Protection, Eliminate Yellow …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni is in self-isolation at Nakasero State Lodge after he tested positive for the Corona Virus on Wednesday. Museveni says that he has delegated his work until tomorrow’s Heroes’ Day activities in Luwero to Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja. “By God’s Grace all …
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