East and Southern Africa Grapples with Persistent Food Insecurity Amidst Environmental and Economic Challenges

East and Southern Africa are facing an ongoing food crisis, with widespread food insecurity affecting millions of people due to a combination of drought, flooding, conflict, and economic hardships according to a World Bank report. The situation is particularly dire in Ethiopia, where Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions persist, and parts of Somalia and South…

Northern Uganda Schools Address Drug Abuse Crisis in the Aftermath of Covid

Educational institutions are still grappling with the aftermath of the CoVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Northern Uganda, where schools are facing challenges in rehabilitating learners dealing with drug and substance abuse disorders.  When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country, the government closed all educational institutions to control the spread of the virus, affecting around 15 million…

Superagers in Their Eighties Show Remarkable Memory and Physical Abilities, New Study Finds

A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity journal has revealed that people in their eighties, known as superagers, who can recall everyday events and life experiences as well as someone 20 to 30 years younger, also demonstrate greater movement speed and have lower rates of anxiety and depression compared to typical older adults. The…

First randomised trial finds hearing aids might reduce cognitive decline in older adults—but only in those at higher risk of dementia

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…

People on ART with low but detectible levels of HIV viral load have almost zero risk of sexually transmitting the virus to others, in-depth review suggests

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…

Exness extends STEM scholarships to Kenyan Students

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…

Pre-Medical Intern Doctors Storm MOH Headquarters over Non- Deployment

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…