The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognizes Noma disease as a neglected tropical disease (NTD), a decision endorsed during the 17th meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases. This recognition is expected to extend health services to vulnerable populations worldwide. Noma, also known as cancrum oris, affects the face, devouring…
Kawempe National Maternal Hospital is reporting a remarkable decrease in avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths, thanks to crucial corporate support received from various companies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. The hospital, managing an average of 80 daily deliveries, including 30 Cesarean sections, has witnessed the positive impact of collaborative efforts with the…
The Agency for Cross-Border Pastoralists Development-APaD, a Kenyan-based organization has unveiled a partnership with journalists in Uganda’s Moroto district to accelerate action to tackle the illegal trade in donkey hides. The donkey hides are used to make Ejiao or donkey hide glue, a gelatinous substance, made from boiling the hides of donkeys, which is used…
At least 5.6 million COVID-19 vaccines, valued at 28.15 billion Shillings, have expired at the National Medical Stores (NMS), as revealed in the latest audit report for the financial year concluding on June 30, 2023. NMS is mandated to procure, store and distribute essential medicines and medical supplies to all public health facilities in the…
Women who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study published in Stress and Health. In addition to feeling distressed when separated from their partners, these women may also experience anxious attachment, or worry that significant others will not be…
Cell therapy represents a potential regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis. A recent analysis of all relevant published studies indicates that stem cell transplantation from different sources is effective for treating knee osteoarthritis, the most prevalent chronic joint disease. The review and meta-analysis, which is published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, included 16 studies involving…
New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that for people overweight or with obesity who also have knee or hip osteoarthritis, a slow-to-moderate—but not fast—rate of weight loss caused by anti-obesity medications may lower their risk of premature death. Among 6,524 participants with knee or hip osteoarthritis who were taking orlistat, sibutramine, or rimonabant,…
New research published in JCCP Advances indicates that experiencing negative life events (NLE) during childhood is linked with a higher risk of developing symptoms of depression during young adulthood. Thinning of the orbitofrontal cortex, a region in the brain that affects emotion, during adolescence was also associated with increased depressive symptoms later in life. …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted approval to a groundbreaking vaccine known as R21/Matrix-M, giving it the prestigious status of a prequalified vaccine. This significant endorsement, announced early in October, represents a crucial advancement in the fight against malaria, especially for children. In a statement released on Thursday, WHO emphasized that this prequalification opens…
https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/uganda/mysterious – tropical disorder-devatating- families-northern-uganda/Patricia Lindrio, Global Press Journal Uganda KITGUM, UGANDA — Betty, 22, sits on the ground outside her home eating a mango. She chews the fruit with difficulty; her tongue has become heavy after years of constant biting. A group of children runs and plays a few feet away. Betty smiles and gestures at them.…