Immunisation

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…

3 August 2024, 12:47 pm

Ministry of health launches new plan to combat hepatitis B

By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to tackle Hepatitis B, which continues to pose a significant threat to the lives of Ugandans. The “National Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control Strategic Plan 2023-28” was launched…