Medical Miracle Unfolds as Rare Ectopic Pregnancy Case Leads to Unprecedented Surgical Success

In an astonishing medical journey, Scovia Aciro, a 25-year-old mother of three from Ayweri village in Gulu District, found herself embroiled in an intricate medical puzzle when she discovered her pregnancy almost two months after initial tests failed to detect her condition. The narrative of her experience underscores the intricacies and triumphs of medical diagnosis…

South African Court Demands Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts

In a significant move, the high court in South Africa has ruled that the government must unveil its COVID-19 contracts with pharmaceutical companies, shedding light on documents that were previously shrouded in secrecy.  This decision comes after the Health Justice Initiative, a South African health campaign group, took legal action, asserting that the government had…

AMREF Rallies for Integration of COVID-19 Vaccines into Routine Care

AMREF Health Africa Uganda has conducted an outreach in Kampala to integrate COVID-19 vaccines into routine care. The event offered a cocktail of health services, including COVID-19 vaccination, HIV testing, diabetes tests, childhood immunization, malaria check-ups, and hepatitis B screening. This is a great initiative to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Kampala. The low uptake…

Government Divided Over Legal Status of Marijuana as Parliament Debates Criminalization

A flurry of conflicting proposals has emerged from various Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in relation to the legal standing of marijuana, as the Parliament grapples with the potential criminalization of the psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant. The focal point of this debate is the recent reintroduction of the Narcotic Drugs and…

Mulago Launches Interventional Radiology Services

Interventional radiology is a medical sub-specialty of radiology that uses imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures. This means that doctors can access and treat problems inside the body without having to make large incisions. This can lead to shorter recovery times, less pain, and fewer complications than traditional surgery. Frank Kasaija, a 45-year-old subsistence…

Women Face Sexual Assault in Ugandan Mental Health Hospitals

By Apophia Agiresaasi, Global Press Journal Uganda Photo Credit: Illustration by Matt Haney/Global Press Journal This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. KAMPALA, UGANDA — The first time CJ was hospitalized for bipolar disorder, she alleges, a staff member who worked in security raped her one evening. She had been admitted at Butabika National…

Youth Resound: Demanding Skills and Learning for Future Employment Amidst a Fragile World

“Insights from Youth Desires”, an extensive survey initiative led by PMNCH, a global coalition advocating for the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents under the auspices of the World Health Organization, has unveiled its preliminary findings via a public dashboard on the eve of UN International Youth Day 2023, observed on August 12th.…