Nodding disease syndrome: Experts call for extensive research
By Hannah Marion Namukasa Health experts from Mulago, Uganda’s National Referral Hospital and the University of Toronto, Canada have urged government to consider extensive research
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HIV/AIDS Response: Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre Joins National Efforts to Fight HIV among Fishing Communities in Buikwe and Mukono Districts
By Kabuye Ronald The fishing communities around Lake Victoria have been reported to have a greater risk of HIV infection and a higher HIV prevalence,
NMS seeks Shs298 billion to counter decline in donor funding
The National Medical Stores (NMS) is seeking Shs 298 billion to offset the projected funding gaps arising from the declining donor funding. NMS General Manager,
How MUAC approach is enabling timely diagnosis of Severe Malnutrition
By Kabuye Ronald Malnutrition-deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and nutrients- remains a challenge in Uganda with over 250, 000 children
CSOs fault PM Nabbanja for failing to sign Uganda Nutrition Action plan II to enable its implementation
By Kabuye Ronald Civil societies under the Civil Society Alliance for Nutrition Uganda (CISANU), have expressed dismay over Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja’s failure
World Heart Day: 25% of Ugandans are battling cardiovascular diseases
By Jumah Kakomo Uganda has on Thursday joined the rest of the world to commemorate world heart day under the world theme “Use Heart for
NTIHC engages media practitioners on addressing sexual gender-based violence and teenage pregnancy
By Esther Makula Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre (NTIHC), with support from the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) engaged media practitioners allover the country
EALA contesters urged to challenge Reproductive Health Bill
By Mukembo Wilfred The Parliamentary Forum on Ethics and Integrity has urged candidates aspiring to join the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), to uphold moral
Speaker Among directs audit into nodding disease funds
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among yesterday directed the Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit into the Shs1.3 billion allocated to support nodding disease affected
Medical workers to stage demonstrations at State house, parliament and health ministry
By Jumah Kakomo Health Workers under their umbrella body Uganda medical association (UMA) have vowed to match to state house and parliament on 20th/07/2022, seeking