Young doctors who have been waiting to be deployed for a year-long medical internship since April stormed the Ministry of Health headquarters in Kampala on Thursday, agitating for placement. Dr. Christine Nabutto, one of the pre-interns, expressed her frustration during the protest, stating that they decided to seek answers directly from Health Minister Dr. Jane…
High Court Judge Margaret Mutonyi has emphasized the importance of counseling, testing, and treatment for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria among inmates. Speaking as the Focal person on Juvenile Justice, Justice Mutonyi stressed that all inmates, not just those charged with sexual offenses, should be checked for these diseases. “It is very important that they…
Lira City health officials are concerned about the shortage of staff in their department to provide essential health and office services to residents. Currently, the City Health Department is operating with only 89 out of the required 175 staff members across health facilities, city, and division health offices. This staffing level is equivalent to 51…
Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years. According to the latest statement by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the allocations have been determined through the application of the principles outlined in their framework for allocation of limited malaria…
Oncologists at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) have raised serious concerns about the current significant understaffing issue faced by the institute due to the overwhelming number of cancer patients seeking treatment. Shocking statistics revealed during a recent visit by UCI board members, led by Chairperson Professor William Bazeyo, showed that an estimated 33,000 Ugandans are…
Women in the Karamoja sub-region are embracing a practical solution for managing their menstrual periods by adopting the use of menstrual cups. These funnel-shaped containers, typically made from silicone, rubber, or latex, are inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual flow. Offering reusability and durability for over a decade with proper care, menstrual cups have…
The fight against AIDS in Uganda is complicated by the high prevalence of HIV among key populations. According to the Uganda AIDS Commission, commercial sex workers and men who have sex with men are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection. Unfortunately, commercial sex work and homosexuality are illegal in Uganda, creating an environment of fear, stigma,…
A new report by UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path that ends AIDS by 2030. That path according to UNAIDS Executives Director, Winnie Byanyima will also help prepare for and tackle future pandemics and advance progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. “The end of AIDS is an opportunity for a uniquely…
Donors offering refugee and health-related aid to Uganda have urged NGOs implementing projects to pay keen attention to accountability. Richard Nelson, the USAID Uganda Mission Director told officials from the government, the NGO sector, and donors that one of the areas where corruption accrues is in procurement and an estimated amount of 1.2 trillion dollars…
Psychiatrists are reporting a new wave of mental illness caused by excessive internet use and digital platform addiction. Termed “internet addiction,” this emerging mental health issue has led to at least 318 cases being admitted at the Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital in Kampala. Among the 10,740 inpatients being treated for various conditions at the…