Summary: Prof. Moffat Nyirenda of Uganda’s UVRI highlights efforts to empower disabled youth in research, citing a significant under-representation. Training …
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Deadly New Mpox Virus Strain Sparks Global Concern
Summary: A deadly new strain of the mpox virus in DR Congo is causing widespread concern due to its severe …
Read More »Alebtong District Faces Critical Shortage of Sickle Cell Drugs
Summary: Alebtong district is struggling with a severe shortage of sickle cell medication, receiving only 500 capsules in the last …
Read More »Uganda Launches New Healthcare Guidelines, Manuals for Improved Service Delivery
Summary: The Ministry of Health introduced the Uganda Clinical Guidelines (UCG 2023) and Essential Medicines and Health Supplies Management (EMHSM) …
Read More »Study Reveals Factors Associated with Peptic Ulcer Perforations in Uganda
Perforated peptic ulcer is a complication of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) where the ulcer penetrates through the walls of the …
Read More »Study Shows Well-built Housing Cut Malaria Spread in Uganda
A recent study in Uganda shows that well-constructed housing reduces malaria transmission. The research, conducted between November 2021 and March …
Read More »Uganda Faces Growing Demand for Safe Blood as Population Surges
Summary: Uganda is ramping up efforts to meet increasing demand for safe blood as its population approaches 55 million by …
Read More »MP’s Unqualified Brother Among Three Arrested in Iganga Hospital Expose
Summary: The State House Health Monitoring Unit has arrested three senior officials from Iganga Hospital on charges of corruption and …
Read More »Hospital Boss Arrested for Selling Government Drugs in Kaberamaido
Summary: Jonathan Ekou, head of Kaburepoli Health Centre II, was arrested for allegedly selling government-supplied antimalarial drugs and malaria test …
Read More »Over 12000 sit for allied health exams
Summary: Over 12000 registered candidates from 68 allied health training institutions across the Country will start sitting for their June …
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