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The Queen of Buganda Kingdom, Lady Sylvia Nagginda, has been a strong advocate for increased investment in healthcare and education, arguing that these sectors are crucial for the kingdom’s development. Despite the national budget for 2023/24 increasing to Shillings 52 trillion, with a focus on development, there were reductions in funding for health and education.…
Recent findings published in Andrology shed light on the potential impact of sedentary leisure activities, particularly computer usage, on men’s risk of erectile dysfunction. Previous research has identified genetic variants associated with sedentary behaviors like watching television, using computers, and driving for leisure. In this latest analysis, focusing on more than 200,000 men, it was…
Recent research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology delves into the effects of wearing cosmetic foundation during aerobic exercise on skin health and pore behavior. The study involved 43 healthy college students, comprising 20 males and 23 females. Participants had foundation cream applied to half of their faces in two distinct areas (forehead and…
A recent study published in Neurourology and Urodynamics suggests a potential connection between daytime screen time and nighttime urination frequency. According to the study, adults who spent five or more hours a day watching TV or videos were more likely to experience nocturia, defined as the need to urinate multiple times during the night. Drawing…
New research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research suggests that the physical postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices of yoga may benefit individuals with back pain. In the study, 10 women with and 11 without chronic low back pain underwent an 8‐session yoga program over 4 weeks, with the first session conducted in…
In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court in Kampala has upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act, citing its primary aim to safeguard children and vulnerable members of society. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” said Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera.” We respectfully do not…
The Luwero District Health Department is gearing up to launch a mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with various partners, has scheduled the initiative to cover 53 districts, including Luwero, starting from Tuesday, April 2nd to 8th. The goal is to eliminate yellow fever from Uganda. The vaccination drive…
On April 2nd, as the Autism Society of Uganda marked World Autism Day, it highlighted the pressing need for increased government support and awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dorothy Nambi, the society’s Executive Director, expressed concern over the government’s lack of emphasis on World Autism Day and urged for its official recognition and commemoration…
Justine Lumumba Kasule, the Minister in charge of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister – OPM, expressed profound apologies to the nation for the government’s failure to fulfill its promise of providing free sanitary pads to girls across the country. The provision of free sanitary pads was a presidential pledge outlined in…
Nurses employed in operating theaters are advocating for specialized training in preoperative nursing to ensure optimal patient care. Preoperative nursing encompasses a range of responsibilities, including health assessment, emotional preparation, and ensuring readiness for surgery. Leila Naluyima, a nursing officer at the Uganda Cancer Institute and charge nurse at the operating theater, has highlighted the…