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Despite numerous interventions aimed at addressing the water access gap, Ugandans continue to express dissatisfaction with the limited availability of clean water sources. According to a recent report from Twaweza’s Sauti Za Wanainchi, 6 out of 10 citizens (63%) across Uganda perceive access to water as a significant issue in their communities, with 4 out…
Approximately one out of every three non-melanoma skin cancer deaths is attributed to occupational sun exposure, as revealed in a collaborative report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The findings underscore the escalating burden of non-melanoma skin cancer among outdoor workers, encompassing cancers originating in the skin’s outer layers.…
A recent investigation led by the Makerere University Lung Institute reveals a concerning trend: a higher rate of dropout among women undergoing tuberculosis (TB) care compared to their male counterparts, adversely impacting their chances of survival despite the curability of TB. The study, spanning thirty-six treatment units across twelve districts in Uganda, focused on understanding…
Theft of crucial medical provisions from Ukusijoni Health Centre III in Adjumani district has triggered an inquiry by security authorities. According to a report from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), vital drugs and supplies, dispatched by the National Medical Stores on October 11, 2023, vanished under mysterious circumstances. The missing items, valued at 3.7 million…
New data from the 2023 Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change underscore the critical need for immediate action to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The report warns that delays in mitigation efforts pose an imminent threat to the health and survival of billions worldwide. With the world already…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a groundbreaking commission dedicated to cultivating social connections, recognizing loneliness as a significant health concern, as per a statement unveiled on Wednesday. This commission, comprising representatives from various continents, is designed not only to spotlight social connection as a priority but also to expedite the implementation of solutions…
In the heart of Tshwane, the bustling city played host to a momentous gathering as C40 welcomed representatives from twelve African cities for a transformative two-day Political Leadership Masterclass on Climate Change Governance. This assembly of high-profile political and governance figures, part of the Climate Action Implementation Programme, aimed to propel cities toward carbon neutrality…
Researchers from the collaborative effort between Mulago-based Makerere University and Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU) have disclosed that the soon-to-be-approved long-acting Cabotegravir injection, designed to prevent HIV, is deemed safe for adolescents. The administration of this HIV-preventing drug involves initial injections four weeks apart, followed by subsequent injections every eight weeks. The drug is intended for…
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are causing concern among healthcare professionals in the Teso sub-region. These infections, often caused by bacteria from the skin or rectum entering the urethra, lead to urinary tract infections, impacting various parts of the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, and causing frequent and painful urination. At Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Dr.…
In the bustling city of Kampala, the heart of Uganda’s healthcare system, the walls of the hospitals echoed with the struggles of health workers and the resonance of change. The air was filled with a mixture of hope and skepticism as the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, addressed a gathering at the seventh…