Mental health challenges continue to prevail at an alarming rate in post-war Northern Uganda, a circumstance that has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has amplified stress levels due to acute financial constraints and widespread unemployment. Despite these challenges, efforts to manage the rising mental health burden are hindered by a lack…
Ugandan Ministry of Health and a team of TB researchers, including Achilles Katamba from the World Alliance for Lung and Intensive Care Medicine in Uganda (WALIMU), conducted a study to address the challenges of tuberculosis (TB) in Uganda. The study has led to recommendations aimed at improving TB detection, treatment, and prevention. One key finding…
In a collaborative effort spanning across continents, experts and researchers worldwide have united in a compelling plea for a new paradigm to enhance the global capability to swiftly research, develop, and manufacture critical tools such as diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments for combating epidemics. Their collective voice resonates as the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body convenes to address…
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has launched an initiative to involve religious leaders in addressing the challenges of stigma and discrimination related to various diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Charles Sserwanja, the Head of Public Health and Social Services at IRCU, has stated that the campaign aims to empower religious leaders from different denominations to directly…
In a proactive effort to address Uganda’s pressing healthcare challenges, the Association of Surgeons of Uganda is teaming up with professionals from various medical fields including Anaesthesia, Nursing, and Laboratory to organize a surgical camp. This event, scheduled to unfold in the Lango sub-region from September 10th to 15th, indicates a commitment to a comprehensive…
The leaders in Moroto and Napak Districts are raising concerns about the alarming levels of malnutrition in the region and are calling for action to address this issue. According to a recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a significant number of children and pregnant/lactating women are expected to suffer from acute…
Universal access to reliable healthcare information: Complete this 5-minute survey and help shape the future of health care worldwide Can you imagine a world where every person and every health worker has timely access to the information they need to protect their own health and the health of others? Where every person is protected from…
For more information check out -https://www.rcdij.org/the-rcdij-africa-fund/ The Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism is seeking applications for the RCDIJ Africa Fund to support small to mid-scale data and/or investigative journalism projects spanning a wide range of areas consistent with the objectives, including education, health, security, environment, democracy, corruption, economy, migration, technology, culture, and development. Categories The…
In Luwero district during the 2022/23 financial year, a total of 70 people died due to Malaria, according to the District Health Report on Mortality and Morbidity. This report indicated that Malaria was the leading cause of death, claiming the lives of 40 males and 30 females. Among the victims, 24 males and 13 females…
Health experts in Uganda are advocating for increased awareness and efforts to combat disease-carrying mosquitoes due to their evolving nature, which threatens the effectiveness of existing tools to control malaria. This push for action is being emphasized ahead of World Mosquito Day, observed on August 20 annually, in commemoration of Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery…