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25 May 2024, 12:56 pm
Experts advocate for vaccine uptake amidst hesitancy threats in Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious Vaccines have played a crucial role in preventing many infectious diseases worldwide. Over the decades, vaccines have been developed to combat viral attacks, with Edward Jenner being credited for creating the first successful smallpox vaccine in 1796,…
24 May 2024, 6:00 pm
Arwotcek community receives upgraded health centre III in Amolatar district
By Desire Ocen and Sarah Ejang Dr. Jimmy Odongo asserts that the delay in the hand over that was supposed to be last November was because the sluice sink (a place where babies are bathed immediately after being born) was…
22 May 2024, 1:18 pm
Young women, adolescents living with HIV demand unbiased news coverage
By Byamukama Alozious As the fight to end HIV/AIDS by 2030 continues, young women and adolescents living with HIV are urging the media to provide unbiased news about HIV, its causes, treatment, and effects to help reduce new infections. During…
20 May 2024, 4:00 pm
Apac locals believe urine and “Enguli” cures red eye
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Isaac Newton Abili A section of residents within Apac district are using urine and local waragi “Enguli” as ‘eye drops’ to treat conjunctivitis also known as red eye. Dorcus Arao a resident of Amwonika, Akere…
13 May 2024, 8:34 pm
Lango`s veteran journalist Gideon Omony seeks UGX 120 million for kidney transpl…
Gideon Omony, a veteran radio presenter in Lira is in urgent need of shillings 120 million for a kidney transplant. In December last year, Omony, the deputy head teacher at Fatima Aloi Comprehensive Secondary School and a presenter at Radio…
8 May 2024, 5:15 pm
Improving access to quality SRHR and Family Planning services to prevent Obstetr…
Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares to mark the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, the Ministry of Health is redoubling its efforts to enhance access to quality Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning (FP) services. This initiative aims…
7 May 2024, 3:21 pm
Over 5 million Ugandans are set to undergo HIV self-testing using CheckNow kit
By Byamukama Alozious This innovative self-test kit, approved by the World Health Organization, aims to empower Ugandans to know their HIV status, thereby contributing to efforts to curb the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. During an orientation session for journalists…
23 April 2024, 6:42 pm
Red eye disease outbreak reported in Oyam district
By Chris Woo Oyam An outbreak of red eye disease has been reported in Oyam district. The assistant District Health Officer of Oyam, Dr. Caroline Agaro confirmed the outbreak of the disease yesterday. Dr. Agaro said the disease was confirmed…
18 April 2024, 11:42 am
Government asked to support haemophilia care
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Haemophilia Day, haemophilia activists have called to government to budget for haemophilia awareness and prevention programs. Haemophilia is a bleeding disorder which 99% attack boys from…
17 April 2024, 5:57 pm
Northern Regional Cancer Institute set to start full operation
By Emmy Daniel Ojara Gulu The Northern Regional Cancer Institute will start full operation in June this year, the board of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has said. Construction of the facility which is worth 30 billion shillings started in…