Mulago Graduates Palliative Care Nurses and Midwives, Await Approval for Degree Programs

Officials at the Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery have expressed their concerns regarding the institution’s educational offerings. Despite its establishment in 1955, the school has remained focused on providing diploma courses, failing to keep pace with the advancements in clinical training over the years. Eva Nampiima, the school’s Principal, revealed that the institution initially…

Shortages in Family Planning Services Dash the Hopes of Young Women in Bughendera County

In Bughendera County, located in the Bundibugyo district, young women are facing a dire situation due to the limited availability of family planning services. They point to this scarcity as a primary reason for the rising number of early pregnancies in the area. These young women desire to take control of their reproductive health, but…

Regional Telehealth Firm Explores AI Integration for Enhanced Healthcare Delivery

A local telemedicine company is in the process of developing models that will enable them to diagnose and treat patients remotely using Artificial Intelligence (AI). During a press conference held on Thursday, Dr. Wilbrode Okungu, the Executive Director of NetDoc, explained that their telemedicine services have primarily relied on the medical history provided by patients…

WHO Issues Warning About the Potential Harm Posed by Certain AI Technologies to End-Users

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stern warning regarding the rapid deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, especially large language models, without a comprehensive understanding of their potential impacts on end-users, including healthcare professionals and patients. This caution came as WHO unveiled a set of guidelines for the global regulation of AI in…

Shortage of Psychiatrists Impacts Mental Illness Diagnosis in Agago

The lack of qualified psychiatrists is affecting the proper diagnosis of mental illnesses in Agago district,” states a report by Basic Needs UK in Uganda, an organization that has been providing mental health services, training, and raising awareness in Agago district since 2018. According to their statistics, “at least 2,928 clients have been treated for…

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…