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20 June 2024, 3:27 pm
Media urged to prioritise cancer awareness and support
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Cancer Society has conducted training for media professionals on inclusive reporting to raise awareness and support campaigns about cancer. This initiative coincides with Uganda’s celebration of cancer survivors in June, who advocate for policies to…
19 June 2024, 4:32 pm
Gavumenti esabiddwa okusosowaza ensonga za bavubuka
Bya Annet Nakato Government esabiddwa okwongera okusosowazza ensonga z’abavubuka okusobola okutumbula embeera zabwe ez’abulijjo mwebawangalira. Mulukungaana olw’okusatu okutegekeddwa wano mukampala olutumiddwa the 3rd National stakeholders Dialogue on adolescent health ekibiina ekyobwanakyewa ekya Pear To Pear Uganda nekigendererwa ekyokutema empenda mungeri…
18 June 2024, 12:22 am
Dietary nutrient deficiency puts Kampala’s adolescent girls at risk
By Byamukama Alozious In a recent briefing at the Ministry of Health in Wandegeya, Kampala, Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze and officials from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) unveiled findings from a comprehensive dietary assessment among secondary school learners in…
5 June 2024, 5:11 pm
Northern Uganda reports zero new nodding syndrome cases since 2014
By Byamukama Alozious New research has revealed that there have been no new cases of nodding syndrome disease since 2014. This research was conducted by the Makerere School of Health Sciences, led by Dr. Richard Idro, an Associate Professor of…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
13 April 2024, 1:58 pm
Munoonye (find the child HIV testing campaign) launched to halt HIV spread
By Byamukama Alozious Ministry of Health has launched a programme named “Munoonye (find the child HIV testing campaign’” for children and adolescents with the aim of calming down HIV viral in Uganda. Speaking at the launch, the permanent secretary Diana…