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Oncologists at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) have raised serious concerns about the current significant understaffing issue faced by the institute due to the overwhelming number of cancer patients seeking treatment. Shocking statistics revealed during a recent visit by UCI board members, led by Chairperson Professor William Bazeyo, showed that an estimated 33,000 Ugandans are…
Women in the Karamoja sub-region are embracing a practical solution for managing their menstrual periods by adopting the use of menstrual cups. These funnel-shaped containers, typically made from silicone, rubber, or latex, are inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual flow. Offering reusability and durability for over a decade with proper care, menstrual cups have…
The fight against AIDS in Uganda is complicated by the high prevalence of HIV among key populations. According to the Uganda AIDS Commission, commercial sex workers and men who have sex with men are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection. Unfortunately, commercial sex work and homosexuality are illegal in Uganda, creating an environment of fear, stigma,…
A new report by UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path that ends AIDS by 2030. That path according to UNAIDS Executives Director, Winnie Byanyima will also help prepare for and tackle future pandemics and advance progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. “The end of AIDS is an opportunity for a uniquely…
Donors offering refugee and health-related aid to Uganda have urged NGOs implementing projects to pay keen attention to accountability. Richard Nelson, the USAID Uganda Mission Director told officials from the government, the NGO sector, and donors that one of the areas where corruption accrues is in procurement and an estimated amount of 1.2 trillion dollars…