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Approximately one out of every three non-melanoma skin cancer deaths is attributed to occupational sun exposure, as revealed in a collaborative report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The findings underscore the escalating burden of non-melanoma skin cancer among outdoor workers, encompassing cancers originating in the skin’s outer layers.…
A recent investigation led by the Makerere University Lung Institute reveals a concerning trend: a higher rate of dropout among women undergoing tuberculosis (TB) care compared to their male counterparts, adversely impacting their chances of survival despite the curability of TB. The study, spanning thirty-six treatment units across twelve districts in Uganda, focused on understanding…
Theft of crucial medical provisions from Ukusijoni Health Centre III in Adjumani district has triggered an inquiry by security authorities. According to a report from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), vital drugs and supplies, dispatched by the National Medical Stores on October 11, 2023, vanished under mysterious circumstances. The missing items, valued at 3.7 million…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has clarified that not every individual will be subject to a fixed monthly charge of 15,000 Shillings for the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme. Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng had initially suggested that all Ugandans, along with their dependents, would be required to pay this amount, but Ivan Kilameri,…