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The Civil Division of the High Court has mandated Mulago Hospital to compensate a 47-year-old woman with 50 million shillings for the psychological distress and trauma she endured upon losing her baby. Justice Phillip Odoki, in his verdict, pointed out that Mulago Hospital’s failure to promptly deliver Nakayima’s baby and provide information about the baby’s…
Makerere University has celebrated the graduation of the inaugural cohort from the Master’s Degree program in palliative care. Palliative care is a specialized form of medical assistance, focuses on alleviating symptoms and distress associated with severe illnesses, particularly those of a life-threatening nature. The core objective is to enhance the overall quality of life for…
Eight outstanding early career scientists from six African countries will receive training in monitoring evaluation protocols, good financial grant practice, research management and research ethics at an inception workshop taking place from 31 January – 2 February 2024 in Banjul, The Gambia. The African Postdoctoral Training Initiative (APTI) has organised the three-day inception workshop to…
Medics at Ayivuni Health Center III in Arua City are currently managing three cases of measles, following the confirmation of positive test results from 48 suspected cases. The recent cases emerged in Kijorokubu cell, Anzu ward in Ayivu Division, Arua City, an area bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The affected individuals are primarily…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance on the ethics and governance of large multi-modal models (LMMs), a type of fast-growing generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology with applications across health care. The guidelines outline over 40 recommendations for consideration by governments, technology companies, and healthcare providers to ensure the appropriate use of LMMs…
An outbreak of cholera in Adjumani District has resulted in four confirmed cases and the hospitalization of nine others. Those affected, asylum seekers from Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, crossed into Uganda at Elegu’s border point of entry on Sunday. The confirmed cases are currently receiving medical care at Nyumanzi HC III within the Nyumanzi Refugee Transit…
The unveiling of Luwero Hospital’s newly equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has brought immense joy to women in the area. On a monthly basis, Luwero Hospital witnesses the delivery of approximately 350-370 babies, with 15% (55) requiring neonatal care services. Until recently, premature babies were redirected to Kiwoko Hospital in Nakaseke district, situated 14 kilometers…
Health workers at Mayuge Health Center IV have revealed that they are compelled to charge expectant mothers C-section fees due to insufficient government supplies at the facility. The fees, ranging from 250,000 to 300,000 Shillings, are collected from mothers in need of C-sections to address the shortage of essential resources, primarily anaesthetic drugs and post-recovery…
Vaccines remain a cornerstone in the prevention of infectious diseases, a fact emphasized by the NHS in 2023. However, individual responses to vaccines can vary, with the elderly, especially those over 65, exhibiting diminished responses as their immune systems mature. Recognizing the implications of these diverse responses on global health, a concerted effort is underway…
Mary Babirye, a 24-year-old survivor of heart disease hailing from Kayunga district, experienced a remarkable turn of events in early January this year when she returned home after a successful operation in India. Viewing her survival as a divine second chance, Babirye, who earned a culinary services certificate from Nile Vocational Institute in Njeru in…