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Inner Sydney has reduced new HIV acquisitions by 88%, meaning it may be the first locality in the world to reach the UN target to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, according to data released today at IAS 2023, the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science. Andrew Grulich of the Kirby Institute…
Dozens of aging patients in Uganda are stuck with a daily intake of painkillers due to pending knee replacement surgeries. The cost of knee replacement surgery in Uganda is around 20 million Shillings, which is out of reach for many people. The hospital does not charge for the service, but patients need to buy…
A landmark study published in The Lancet has shed light on the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline in older adults. While hearing aids and audiological support services did not have a significant impact on cognitive decline in a general population of older adults over a 3-year period, treating hearing loss proved beneficial for…
A groundbreaking analysis published in The Lancet has brought a ray of hope to people living with HIV. The study, presented at the 12th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2023), revealed that those who maintain low, but still detectible, levels of the virus and diligently adhere to their antiretroviral regimen have an almost…
Multi-asset broker Exness (www.Exness.com) has declared the extension of its Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya. This scheme will be carried out in collaboration with the United States International University (USIU). The aim of the Exness Fintech Scholarships is to support and nurture exceptional university students pursuing studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics…
A new Skills for Agriculture website has been launched by CABI to help the career progression of professionals working in agriculture. Workers, employers and educators can use the resource for a range of uses including developing job descriptions, supporting personal career planning and training needs, as well as identifying gaps in educational provision. The Skills…
Young doctors who have been waiting to be deployed for a year-long medical internship since April stormed the Ministry of Health headquarters in Kampala on Thursday, agitating for placement. Dr. Christine Nabutto, one of the pre-interns, expressed her frustration during the protest, stating that they decided to seek answers directly from Health Minister Dr. Jane…
High Court Judge Margaret Mutonyi has emphasized the importance of counseling, testing, and treatment for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria among inmates. Speaking as the Focal person on Juvenile Justice, Justice Mutonyi stressed that all inmates, not just those charged with sexual offenses, should be checked for these diseases. “It is very important that they…
Lira City health officials are concerned about the shortage of staff in their department to provide essential health and office services to residents. Currently, the City Health Department is operating with only 89 out of the required 175 staff members across health facilities, city, and division health offices. This staffing level is equivalent to 51…
Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years. According to the latest statement by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the allocations have been determined through the application of the principles outlined in their framework for allocation of limited malaria…