A verse in the Bible often quoted during marriage vows—”till death do us part”—is emblazoned in Reverend Canon Dennis Omera’s mind every day. As he carries out his duties at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Tororo, he encourages married couples to stay together. After all, ethically and morally, this is what he is supposed to teach.…
Pioneering research presented at The Union World Conference on Lung Health has shed light on experimental strategies to combat extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). The findings, which span safety, tolerance, and efficacy of new treatment regimens, signal a significant step forward in addressing this challenging global health threat. Tailored Treatments for Pre-XDR TB Results from the…
Results from multi-country trials presented at The Union World Conference on Lung Health offer new insights into the safety, tolerability, and adherence of WHO-recommended treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in children and adults. The studies underscore both progress and challenges in managing MDR-TB, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children. Key Findings from TBCHAMP…
As the world marks World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) from November 18-24, experts and advocates have sounded the alarm on the growing threat of AMR, which endangers global health, food security, and modern medical practices. Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, alongside poor healthcare and environmental practices, are accelerating the crisis. “Antimicrobial resistance is…
Tuberculosis (TB) experts at the Union World Conference on Lung Health have presented promising new research on the impact of active case finding (ACF) in advancing TB detection across communities in South-East Asia. Findings from community-based ACF programs in Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines highlight innovative approaches, including mobile chest X-ray screening, person-centered care, and…
By Esther Nakkazi The first two confirmed cases of Mpox in Uganda were imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and first identified from Kasese district. One case involved a 37-year-old woman, who is a market vendor and hairdresser and resides in Kasese District near the Uganda-DR Congo border. The woman sought medical…
Event Overview The Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) held a Media Café on HIV/AIDS at the HEJNU headquarters in Kamwokya on February 6th, 2024. This three-hour engagement aimed to educate and equip journalists with the latest information and strategies for reporting on HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) in Uganda. Event Details Date: February 6th, 2024…
Date: August 28, 2024 Location: Evergreen Recreation Center in Masaka City Coordinator: Malik Fahad Jjingo Attendees: 19 Journalists MRC Dissemination Meeting in Masaka City The MRC held a dissemination meeting at the Evergreen Recreation Center in Masaka City to brief journalists about the PrEPVacc trial—a Phase IIB, three-arm, two-stage HIV prophylactic vaccine trial with a…
Date: August 20, 2024 Location: Health Journalists’ Network Uganda (HEJNU) Offices Media Café Convenor/Moderator: Esther Nakkazi Breastfeeding Café Coordinator: Ruth Nazziwa Attendees: 25 Journalists Café Objectives Breastfeeding Awareness: August is recognized as Breastfeeding Month, with statistics showing that approximately 87% of Ugandan women breastfeed their children. This session aimed to increase awareness about breastfeeding…
I lost my father James Sallies Lwanga to a COVID-related heart attack in 2021, and it shattered me. I spiraled into depression, suffered cardiac arrests, panic attacks, and became suicidal. I felt like I was losing my mind. My family, despite their best efforts, almost gave up on me because nothing seemed to help. My…