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30 years of primary healthcare: Has Uganda made any progress

WEBDr. Emmanuel Otaala, the state minister for Primary Health Care, says communities should embrace the spirit of voluntarism to complement the efforts of health workers. It is 30 …

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Medical doctor’s strike and contradictions in Uganda’s health sector

WEBUganda is not new to health worker strikes. The newly minted doctors dubbed medical interns strike at least once every year: the medical officers, specialists …

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Chronic diseases: The new challenge for Uganda's health system

WEBThis growth in NCDs is a big issue for Uganda and its health system. Today, 25% of Ugandans die from an NCD, and the proportion is increasing every year. But we …

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Heath benefits of eating groundnuts

WEBGroundnuts, also known as peanuts, are considered a very healthy snack. Although small in size it plays a vital nutritional role and contains amazing health …

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Ministry of Health, Uganda Health Systems Strengthening …

WEBJan 22, 2014. The Government of The Republic of Uganda, Ministry of Health undertook an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and prepared Environmental …

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Jobs with the Health Service Commission

WEBJobs with the Health Service Commission Oct 17, 2016 All services of the Health Service Commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given …

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Employers' body wants workers tested before getting high risk jobs

WEBThe Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) has called for the enforcement of pre-employment medical tests to minimise workplace health and safety hazards. The …

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Nakati: A good vitamin source

WEBNakati is a major source of vitamin. Nakati (solanum Aethiopioum), which is enjoyed as a vegetable by most Ugandans has seen its price remain stable in most …

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New campaign launched to improve nutrition among urban poor

WEBAloysious Kasoma. Uganda remains one of the countries with high maternal, and infant mortality rates and nutrition challenges in the world according to the World …

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Govt to conduct mass yellow fever vaccination in six districts

WEBA mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever is being planned by the Ministry of Health, under the Uganda National Expanded Programme on Immunisation …

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There is more to mulondo than just enhancing libido

WEBKAMPALA - Mulondo, scientifically referred to as mondia whitei, is popular in central Uganda for boosting sexual performance. The more reason why the root is …

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Districts and regions with high new HIV infections named

WEBThe same the Ministry of Health and UNAIDS 2023 district level HIV estimates and projections revealed that Southern Buganda region took the lead with …

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Bill to regulate fertility clinics tabled before Parliament

WEBOpendi, while tabling the Bill on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, informed Parliament that on July 21, 2022, she was granted leave to move a Private Members Bill. According …

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Speaker Among launches Bukedea Teaching Hospital

WEBSpeaker Among launches Bukedea Teaching Hospital Jan 14, 2024 Among has established a teaching hospital in Bukedea District in a bid to bring specialised …

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Govt allocates sh400b for salary enhancement for health workers

WEBAccording to the draft national budget (Budget Framework Paper) for 2022/2023 which the finance ministry has presented to Parliament, sh400b has been set …

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Minister tables Occupational Safety Amendment Bill

WEBFile photo. The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, tabled the Bill to amend the 2006 Occupational …

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Ministry turns Entebbe beach into covid testing centre

WEBAccording to sources, there are plans by the health ministry to increase the testing fee for the VIPs from $65 to $75 because the results are required instantly. …

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MP Ssegirinya recovering -- Speaker Among

WEBMP Ssegirinya recovering -- Speaker Among Nov 12, 2023 Ssegirinya’s health has been a concern since his release from prison in February 2023, following charges of murder, …

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Silver fish: Cheap and nutritious

WEBSilver fish: Cheap and nutritious Jun 19, 2019 Mukene has polyunsaturated fatty acids like omega 3 and omega 6, which aid the treatment of cardiac (heart-related) …

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