Experts have revealed that many (especially) lean people are not seeking screening for diabetes despite the government’s having increased programmes aimed at creating awareness about Non – Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Dr Kauthrah Ntabadde, an Epidemiologist whose research focuses on population cardiometabolic health in African populations told URN that diabetes is still largely associated with weight…
Every morning, 78-year-old Justino Okello sits alone on a wooden stool outside his grass-thatched hut in Oryang Ojuma B village, Labongo Amida Sub-County, Kitgum District, watching passersby head off to their daily routines. His wife died five years ago. His four children—all daughters—are married and living elsewhere. Days often pass without anyone speaking to him.…
Kabale University has officially taken over Kisoro Primary Teachers’ College from Kisoro District Local Government to establish a Faculty of Health Sciences campus. The handover ceremony was held on Monday at the former PTC premises in Mikingo Village, Gasiza Ward, Southern Division in Kisoro District. It was witnessed by officials from the Ministry of Education…