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Uganda has fertile ground for disease outbreaks – Health Ministry

WEBHealth system gaps, favourable climatic conditions and geographical location have made Uganda a fertile ground for disease outbreaks and the flourishing of …

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30 percent of Ugandans have mental disorders, new study

WEBShow plans. One in three Ugandans is struggling with poor mental health, according to a new study released by the Health ministry on Tuesday to coincide with …

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Dr Nakasi using AI to transform healthcare Monitor

WEBDr Rose Nakasi’s AI technology is a cognitive tool that helps diagnose diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis, and soon, cervical cancer. In an interview …

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Respect health workers' rights for effective healthcare

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Uganda, Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, emphasized the importance of respecting health workers' rights …

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New report calls for major health sector reforms Monitor

WEBThe Annual Health Sector Performance Report for the Financial Year 2021/2022 has highlighted major areas that must be improved to ensure access to …

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Red eye cases rise to 7,500 in 3 weeks Monitor

WEBRed eye cases rise to 7,500 in 3 weeks. Information from the Health ministry shows that cases of red eyes have increased eight times from 954 on March 14 to 7,596 …

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Why cancer burden in Uganda is rising Monitor

WEBThe 2018 Globocan statistics on cancer in Uganda, compiled by the World Health Organisation, indicate that 32,617 new cancer cases were recorded. Of these, …

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Uganda on track in the fight against malaria Monitor

WEBIn July 2022, the Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, revealed plans to eliminate Malaria from Uganda by 2030. According to the minister, the prevalence rate of the malaria parasite has

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Suicide is serious public health challenge Monitor

WEBSuicide is serious public health challenge. Friday, April 29, 2022. Reagan Rwabambari. By Guest Columnists. Results reveal that up to 368 individuals committed …

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Will telehealth improve Uganda’s healthcare system

WEBThe health assembly to which Uganda subscribes, adopted a resolution in 2013 urging member states to consider developing policies and legislative mechanisms …

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Covid-19: Vaccinated Ugandans struggling to access online …

WEBThe certificates are supposed to be available 14 days after one is vaccinated with their second dose. For one to access their certificate, they are supposed to visit the …

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10 things government should do to improve healthcare Monitor

WEBHere are 10 things government should do now to improve healthcare services. First, government should retain the structure of decentralised health facilities, …

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Why NDA approved Covidex medicine Monitor

WEBShow plans. The National Drug Authority (NDA) yesterday gave Ugandans a green light to use Covidex, a locally-made herbal medicine, as a supporting treatment …

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Health centre IIs: To phase them out or not Monitor

WEBIn a bid to reduce expenditure, the government is moving to phase-out health centre IIs (HC IIs), the public health facilities located at parishes. Dr Asuman Lukwago, …

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Health sector performance: Best worst hospitals, districts named

WEBDr Henry Mwebesa, the acting director of general health services, who also presented the report said, the quality of healthcare for the general hospitals was …

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Proposed assisted reproductive technology Bill is discriminatory

WEBThe first line reads: “The object of the Bill is to regulate the use of assisted reproductive technology by married couples!”. Yes, a Bill intended to regulate access to …

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How many rest days from exercise are needed Monitor

WEBIt improves brain health, keeps your weight in check, strengthens bones and muscles and keeps some diseases away. Working out also makes your body release …

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Healthy Living Monitor

WEBDr Rose Nakasi’s AI technology is a cognitive tool that helps diagnose diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis, and soon, cervical cancer. Healthy Living Yesterday.

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Rising cases of lifestyle diseases worry Wakiso health workers

WEBAccording to Mr Ismael Kagolo, the officer-in-charge of the NCDs clinic at Wakiso Health Centre IV, hypertension or diabetes cases are common yet it wasn’t the …

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Bitter dark chocolate good for your health Monitor

WEBNumerous studies according to health.com have shown that eating dark chocolate is effective for reducing inflammatory makers. Good for the brain. Bitter dark …

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Lack of occupational policy affecting workplace safety Monitor

WEBHowever, experts and the employers’ association note that the absence of occupational safety and health (OSH) policy has greatly affected the safety of workers …

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Are you aware of the health dangers of fumigation

WEBAnd several health effects-immediate and long-term- are associated with doing otherwise. Effects. “Inhaling those fumes usually has instant side-effects like …

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