Daily Archives: October 16, 2023

Lack of Awareness, Computer Skills Hindering Digital Health Strategic Plan

Researchers in the health sector have expressed concern regarding the Uganda Health Information and Digital Strategic Plan. In May, the health ministry launched the new Uganda Health Information and Digital Health Strategic Plan 2020-2025 aimed at further strengthening the health information ecosystem in the country by promoting the responsible use of digital tools to document…

Only 11 Percent of the Ugandans in Need of Palliative Care Can Access it

According to the recent Lancet Commission report, only 11 percent of people in Uganda who need palliative care services can access it. This revelation emerged as Uganda observed World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. Palliative care, a specialized form of medical care, aims to alleviate symptoms and suffering associated with serious illnesses, particularly life-threatening ones.…