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During a stakeholder dialogue organized by the Local Sustainable Communities Organization (LOSCO) at White Horse Inn in Kabale, the Kabale District Health Officer, Dr. Gilbert Arinaitwe Mateeka, highlighted the alarming issue of teenage pregnancies in the district, stating, “Over 1300 cases of teenage pregnancies are recorded in the district every year.” Dr. Mateeka went on…
A new report from the World Stroke Organization has issued a stark warning, forecasting that strokes could cause nearly 10 million deaths annually by 2050 and cost up to $2 trillion per year, primarily affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This report published by the Lancet Neurology Commission provides evidence-based recommendations to address the looming crisis…
The Masaka Catholic Diocese Health Department is contemplating an expansion of psychological health support services, responding to the surge in depression cases and its adverse impact on the community,” revealed Reverend Father Emmanuel Katabaazi, the Masaka Diocesan Coordinator of Health Services. He observed a rise in patients grappling with emotional stress, emphasizing the urgent need…
As the world observes Mental Health Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued fresh guidelines that underscore the ongoing challenges faced by mentally ill individuals despite existing legal protections. These guidelines, released in conjunction with the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR), call upon nations to overhaul their legislation in order…
At the 2023 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, unveiled plans for new investments aimed at advancing access to mRNA research and vaccine manufacturing technology. This initiative is designed to bolster the capacity of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in developing high-quality, life-saving vaccines on a large…
In 2020, an estimated 13.4 million babies arrived prematurely, and tragically, nearly one million succumbed to complications associated with preterm birth,” revealed a report released on Thursday by UN agencies and partners. The alarming data corresponds to approximately 1 in 10 babies born globally before completing 37 weeks of pregnancy, a statistic attributed to poor…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed concern over the high levels of absenteeism of health workers in various government facilities despite enhancing their salaries. Dr. Henry Mwebesa, the Director General of Health Services, shared their observations during a recent supervision tour of selected hospitals across the country, stating that dedication to work has not…
The Ministry of Health has expressed concern over the low turnout of mothers returning for additional vaccinations for their children after the initial doses. These vaccinations target key diseases such as diarrhea, polio, diphtheria, and hepatitis B, which require multiple doses. According to the vaccine schedule, children are supposed to receive doses of oral polio…
Researchers at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Namulonge are on the verge of offering a solution to the escalating issue of aflatoxins, a problem posing not only a health concern but also a threat to the economy. In a recent Media BioCafe organized by the Science Foundation for Livelihoods & Development (SCIFODE),…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is taking a proactive approach by initiating client satisfaction surveys in government-run hospitals, addressing growing concerns about patient mistreatment in public health facilities. Dr. Martin Ssendyona, the Acting Commissioner of Standards, Compliance, and Patient Protection in the Ministry, emphasizes the need for these surveys to be institutionalized across all government-run…