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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Mbale, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, held the Eastern Edition of the Career Fair at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Mbale, marking the first time the institution hosted such an event. The two-day fair drew over 1,400 students and young professionals from …
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Lifebox and Smile Train bring critical anesthesia monitors to Ugandan hospitals Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a quiet operating room at CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital, a small monitor flickers with waveforms that trace each breath of a patient under anaesthesia. To most, it looks unremarkable. To anaesthesiologists, it’s a …
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How Absa Bank Uganda and Plan International are shaping a generation of confident, educated, and empowered young women Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | When 17-year-old Lucia Stephen steps into Absa Bank Uganda’s boardroom, she pauses, taking in the tall windows, the polished tables, and the hum of quiet authority in the …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Singleton Big Meeting returned on Sunday with a refreshing twist, as guests swapped their seats for the bartender’s counter in a do-it-yourself (DIY) cocktail experience at Thrones Bar & Lounge. The monthly party series, staged every last Sunday, has earned a reputation …
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Research reveals surprising risk factors and new hope for treatment Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | A five-year study by the Makerere Lung Institute, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (USA) and the National Institute for Medical Research (Tanzania), has shed new light on the nature of lung cancer …
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Doctors warn the gradual hardening of arteries is causing a surge in heart attacks and strokes, urging urgent prevention Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Atherosclerosis, the gradual hardening and narrowing of arteries, is quietly driving a surge of heart attacks, strokes, and premature deaths in Uganda. Experts now …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Smartphone maker Tecno has unveiled its latest Spark 40 Series in Uganda, introducing the Spark 40 Pro Plus, Spark 40 Pro, and the ultra-thin Tecno Slim, as the brand pushes to cement its foothold in Africa’s mid-range smartphone market. The launch was led by Tecno Product Consultant Bruce Dickson, …
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How SchoolPay is driving Uganda’s education finance revolution Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Uganda’s education sector stands at a crossroads. Financing shortfalls, learning poverty, and the lingering scars of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to undermine the promise of quality education. At the heart of these challenges lies a pressing question: …
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Kiryandongo, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | On a hot afternoon in Kiryandongo district, 17-year-old Afag Ali bends over a small demonstration garden, carefully pressing maize seeds into the soil. Her hands move with purpose, but her mind carries heavier burdens. Ali fled Sudan after conflict claimed her father’s life, leaving her …
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