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,…
New data from the 2023 Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change underscore the critical need for immediate action to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The report warns that delays in mitigation efforts pose an imminent threat to the health and survival of billions worldwide. With the world already…
Alfred Onoria, a police officer assigned to Dokolo central police station, is reportedly evading authorities following accusations of facilitating the termination of a five-month-old pregnancy for his girlfriend, identified as Patrica Akullo. Akullo, a 20-year-old resident of Apala village in Dokolo District, claims that Onoria urged her to undergo an abortion, expressing uncertainty about being…
Joint Medical Stores has made a significant contribution today by donating two versatile and life-saving universal anesthesia machines worth 200 million to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital. These multipurpose machines play a crucial role in the theater, monitoring and supporting the breathing of patients undergoing surgery, and are designed to function even without power. Pellins Byamaka,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a groundbreaking commission dedicated to cultivating social connections, recognizing loneliness as a significant health concern, as per a statement unveiled on Wednesday. This commission, comprising representatives from various continents, is designed not only to spotlight social connection as a priority but also to expedite the implementation of solutions…
In the heart of Tshwane, the bustling city played host to a momentous gathering as C40 welcomed representatives from twelve African cities for a transformative two-day Political Leadership Masterclass on Climate Change Governance. This assembly of high-profile political and governance figures, part of the Climate Action Implementation Programme, aimed to propel cities toward carbon neutrality…
Researchers from the collaborative effort between Mulago-based Makerere University and Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU) have disclosed that the soon-to-be-approved long-acting Cabotegravir injection, designed to prevent HIV, is deemed safe for adolescents. The administration of this HIV-preventing drug involves initial injections four weeks apart, followed by subsequent injections every eight weeks. The drug is intended for…
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are causing concern among healthcare professionals in the Teso sub-region. These infections, often caused by bacteria from the skin or rectum entering the urethra, lead to urinary tract infections, impacting various parts of the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, and causing frequent and painful urination. At Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Dr.…
In the bustling city of Kampala, the heart of Uganda’s healthcare system, the walls of the hospitals echoed with the struggles of health workers and the resonance of change. The air was filled with a mixture of hope and skepticism as the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, addressed a gathering at the seventh…
The Health Ministry is mulling over the idea of downgrading Kamukira Health Center in Kabale Municipality from a Health Centre IV to a Health Centre III. This potential step backward stems from the facility’s health workers failing to perform cesarean sections during childbirth. Found in Kirigime ward, Southern Division, Kamukira Health Centre IV stands as…