Justine Lumumba Kasule, the Minister in charge of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister – OPM, expressed profound apologies to the nation for the government’s failure to fulfill its promise of providing free sanitary pads to girls across the country. The provision of free sanitary pads was a presidential pledge outlined in…
On February 6th, 2024, regional convenors, primarily responsible for organizing media science cafés outside of the capital Kampala, were invited to the Health Journalists Network headquarters in Kamokya. The training aimed to facilitate face-to-face meetings with regional convenors, some of whom had not been met in person before, and to gather insights into their challenges…
By Esther Nakkazi On October 24th, in Kampala, the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) unveiled a consensus study on climate change titled “Approaches to Realizing Community Action for Climate Change Adaptation in Uganda.” This study delves into the various experiences related to community action for climate change adaptation. The launch event featured examples illustrating…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has just unveiled its seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, which illuminates the world’s collective shortcomings as we reach the midpoint in our pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also highlights the potential for innovation and investment to drive progress, especially in combating the global crisis of…
A groundbreaking interim safety analysis of the first randomized trial investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in a national breast cancer screening program has revealed encouraging results. The trial, conducted in Sweden with over 80,000 women, demonstrated that AI-supported screening detected 20% more cancers compared to routine double reading of mammograms by two breast…
A panel of 65 global experts has identified eight clinical standards for the management of adverse effects during treatment for tuberculosis (TB). Adverse effects to TB treatment can lead to morbidity, mortality, and treatment interruption. In collaboration with the panel representing major societies, associations, and groups active in the TB field, the authors of the…
A study has demonstrated that the higher doses of oral semaglutide (25 mg and 50 mg) were more effective than the approved 14 mg dose in reducing HbA1c and bodyweight in adults with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes. The safety profile of the higher doses did not raise any new concerns. This trial is registered with…
A multidisciplinary team from the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has achieved a significant milestone in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. They successfully used bacteriophages, which are natural viruses that specifically target bacteria, to treat a patient with a chronic bacterial lung infection caused by a multidrug-resistant strain of…
The Lancet study on sickle cell disease (SCD) presents some significant findings regarding its global impact. The study reveals that the number of people living with SCD worldwide has increased by 41.4%, from 5.46 million in 2000 to 7.74 million in 2021. This indicates a substantial rise in the prevalence of the disease. Importantly, the…
A healthy LFD—characterized by low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of plant protein and high-quality carbohydrates—was related to fewer deaths from all causes, from cardiovascular diseases, and from cancers. In contrast, an overall LCD and an unhealthy LCD were associated with significantly higher total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality rates. A healthy LCD was…