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The latest Uganda Demographic and Health Survey report (UDHS) highlights a concerning trend: women in wealthier households are five times more likely to be overweight compared to those in the poorest households. Similarly, men from affluent backgrounds and those with education beyond secondary level face an increased risk of overweight and obesity. The report underscores…
Care International has escalated its efforts to combat harmful cultural practices affecting the dietary habits of women of reproductive age and children under five in Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region. Identified as significant barriers to nutrition, these practices include various food taboos that restrict the consumption of specific items, contributing to high levels of malnutrition. These taboos…
A drinking challenge in the Kirinda zone of Busabala, Makindye Division, took a fatal turn over the weekend, resulting in one person confirmed dead and another fighting for their life. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, identified the deceased as Kigundu, while his colleague Nsereko remains in critical condition at Kiruddu Hospital. According to…
The Hoima district health department has bolstered its response to a measles outbreak by acquiring an additional 10,000 doses of measles vaccines from the National Medical Stores (NMS), following reports of a confirmed outbreak two weeks ago. The outbreak initially surfaced in four villages within Kiganja and Buseruka sub-counties, predominantly affecting children aged between one…
Education authorities in Masaka district have launched investigations into allegations of poor quality and unsafe food served in schools, following concerns raised by various stakeholders. According to Gerald Nsambu, the Masaka District Education Officer, they received intelligence reports suggesting that some school administrators are compromising the quality of food to cut down on expenses. Nsambu…
Ministers of Health from African countries burdened with the highest malaria rates committed today to intensified efforts to eradicate fatalities from the disease. They vowed to address the menace of malaria sustainably and equitably across the African region, which accounts for a staggering 95% of malaria-related deaths globally. Gathered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the Ministers ratified…
Making a health care island of HIV control has held back efforts to catch and treat related illnesses, advocates say. That’s about to change. 5 March 2024 by Syriacus Buguzi Bhoke Meki, a 33-year-old health advocate living with HIV, recalls vividly the chill that ran down her spine when a nurse at Tarime District Hospital in the…
Governments, donors, and international organizations have pledged significant new commitments totaling nearly US$600 million to combat cervical cancer, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against this preventable disease. The announcements were made at the inaugural Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The forum, attended by experts and stakeholders from…
Experts at the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT) congress in Munyonyo are raising concerns about blood wastage in hospitals, highlighting the need for proper stock management and optimal blood utilization practices. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while developed countries have a blood wastage rate between 0.1% and 6.7%, there is limited information…
Government to Vaccinate 10,000 High-Risk Health Workers Against Ebola In a proactive move to safeguard public health, the government of Uganda is gearing up to vaccinate over 10,000 high-risk health workers against Ebola, with the campaign slated to commence in May 2024. Dr. Henry Kyobe, an epidemiologist from the Ministry of Health and leader of…