Ministry of Health Gets UGX 700m Mobile Laboratory

The Ministry of Health has received a mobile laboratory worth 700 million Shillings to strengthen surveillance of infectious diseases and healthcare systems along the borders. The lab which will be stationed at the Central Health Laboratories in Butabika National Referral Hospital in Kampala was donated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in partnership with the…

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…

Gulu Media Health Café on COVID-19 Held at Palema Crown Hotel in Gulu City on 14th July 2023

COVID-19 Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) Training in Gulu City. Gulu Media Health Café on COVID-19 Held at Palema Crown Hotel in Gulu City on 14th July 2023. The Health Café: On Friday, 14th July 2023, the Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) held a one-day health media café at Palema Crown Hotel in Gulu City.…

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…