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26 August 2024, 1:02 pm
Yellow Fever: Understanding the disease and vaccine hesitancy
By Byamukama Alozious Yellow fever is a viral haemorrhagic disease that has affected humans for centuries, with its origins traced back to Africa around 3,000 years ago. The disease, transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, remains a significant public health…
23 August 2024, 11:50 am
Uganda expands PrEP options in combating HIV
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists in Kampala gathered for a media orientation on HIV and PrEP updates, where they received the latest information on Uganda’s ongoing efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. Despite a 63% decline in AIDS-related deaths as of…
23 August 2024, 10:05 am
Oyam records over 1,314 new HIV cases in three months
By Eman Yonah oruk This was revealed by Caroline Agaro, the Assistant District Health Officer of Oyam district, during a two-day health sector performance review meeting held at Rainbow Hotel in Oyam town council. According to Agaro, they are experiencing…
21 August 2024, 6:09 pm
Breast milk and the fight against HIV/AIDs
By Byamukama Alozious During the media café on Breastfeeding and HIV/AIDS organised by the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU), Dr. Enid Kabugho from Makerere University Johns Hopkins University (MUJHU) presented the findings of a completed research study on the effectiveness…
17 August 2024, 5:15 pm
Gideon Omony, esteemed journalist and educator, dies after kidney battle
By Michael Ojok Lango veteran journalist Gideon Omony has died at Kirudu Referral Hospital in Kampala. Gideon Omony, who worked at Radio Waa and was also a teacher at Fatima Aloi Girls’ Comprehensive School, passed away at around 7:45 PM…
17 August 2024, 2:15 pm
Advancing reproductive rights in Africa through regional litigation collaboratio…
By Byamukama Alozious The Reproductive Justice Litigation Baraza 2024, held under the theme “Reimagining a Regional Africentric Approach to Litigating Reproductive Justice Through South-to-South Knowledge Exchange,” has emphasised the crucial importance of regional collaboration in advancing reproductive health and rights…
16 August 2024, 4:02 pm
City Mayor Lukwago calls for an immediate alternative landfill
By Philip Onyango Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has urged the government to take immediate action to prevent another garbage slide tragedy like the recent Kiteezi landfill incident, which resulted in loss of life and property. Speaking to the media at…
15 August 2024, 10:05 am
Journalists urged to prioritise reporting on maternal health
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda continues to face challenges in maternal mortality, journalists are being urged to prioritise maternal health in their reporting. Statistics show that 12 mothers die every day in Uganda, despite a slight decrease from 16 deaths…
15 August 2024, 1:14 am
LRRH given two weeks to explain the non-dispensation of drugs
By Denish Ongora The Parliamentary Committee on Health has given Lira Regional Referral Hospital a two-week ultimatum to explain why some drugs have not been dispensed to patients admitted to the facility. The committee’s vice chairperson, who also serves as…
14 August 2024, 4:50 pm
SRHR Alliance holds a national interfaith dialogue on adolescent health
By Annet Nakato As youths across the country continue to face various challenges, many have been pushed into actions that are sometimes harmful to their lives. In response, SRHR Alliance has launched the annual National Interfaith Dialogues with religious leaders…