GET FREE CONSULTATION!
+256 704 292188
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognizes Noma disease as a neglected tropical disease (NTD), a decision endorsed during the 17th meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases. This recognition is expected to extend health services to vulnerable populations worldwide. Noma, also known as cancrum oris, affects the face, devouring…
Kawempe National Maternal Hospital is reporting a remarkable decrease in avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths, thanks to crucial corporate support received from various companies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. The hospital, managing an average of 80 daily deliveries, including 30 Cesarean sections, has witnessed the positive impact of collaborative efforts with the…
The Agency for Cross-Border Pastoralists Development-APaD, a Kenyan-based organization has unveiled a partnership with journalists in Uganda’s Moroto district to accelerate action to tackle the illegal trade in donkey hides. The donkey hides are used to make Ejiao or donkey hide glue, a gelatinous substance, made from boiling the hides of donkeys, which is used…
At least 5.6 million COVID-19 vaccines, valued at 28.15 billion Shillings, have expired at the National Medical Stores (NMS), as revealed in the latest audit report for the financial year concluding on June 30, 2023. NMS is mandated to procure, store and distribute essential medicines and medical supplies to all public health facilities in the…