As Uganda readies itself for World AIDS Day on December 1st, the country is confronted with a formidable challenge stemming from a high number of new infections, posing a threat to the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030. Dr. Nelson Musooba, the Director General of the Uganda AIDS Commission, briefed journalists at the government-owned…
The surge in incidences of cancer within the Madi sub-region has ignited concerns among local leaders and experts in public health, underscoring the pressing necessity of addressing this escalating health predicament. Cancer, characterized by the aberrant and unbridled proliferation of body cells, manifests in diverse forms — some leading to the formation of lumps or…
A recent report from the Luwero district has disclosed that no fewer than 1,432 adolescents sought antenatal care at health centers within the last four months after conceiving. The comprehensive analysis, spanning July to October 2023, elucidates that 13 girls below the tender age of 15 and 1,419 girls aged between 15 and 19 availed…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of children living with HIV who are either discontinuing their medical care or experiencing a rise in viral load shortly after enrolling in school. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, revealed that a significant 28 percent of HIV-positive children…
The Zombo District People Living with HIV/AIDS Forum has embarked upon a commendable initiative, leveraging the agency of HIV-positive teenagers as peer educators. This strategic move unfolds against the backdrop of a disconcerting surge, with the tally of individuals grappling with the challenges of HIV/AIDS surpassing the formidable threshold of 4,000, as elucidated by the…
At the seventh annual health insurance stakeholders’ conference, held over four days at the Protea Hotel in Entebbe, a resounding plea echoed through the assembly for the government to urgently reassess the regulatory processes governing the health sector. The diverse gathering included representatives from community and commercial health insurance sectors, healthcare professionals, academics, the Federation…
The citizens of Kassanda district are rejoicing over a significant development in their pursuit of dependable, clean water sources at their health center IIIs. This positive change is courtesy of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which, with financial support from the United Kingdom Department for International Development (UKAID), has installed seven solar-powered water stations. All…
The United Nations (UN) agencies issued a Call for Action today, underscoring the urgent health risks faced by pregnant women, babies, and children in the wake of climate catastrophes. This plea precedes the global Conference of the Parties (COP28) negotiations on climate change scheduled in Dubai. Entitled ‘Protecting maternal, newborn, and child health from the…
Epidemiologists are urging the Ministry of Health to consider engaging traditional healers in the nation’s healthcare system to confront emerging disease outbreaks. Uganda, located in a disease transmission belt characterized by dense forests and porous borders, faces susceptibility to various outbreaks, including Ebola, Cholera, and Marburg. This vulnerability is attributed to population movement and the…
Women face a significantly heightened risk of contracting HIV, a revelation unveiled by researchers affiliated with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University (MUJHU) Research Collaboration. Dr. Phionah Kibalama Ssembambo underscored that this risk is further exacerbated among breastfeeding women, who are four times more susceptible to infection compared to their non-breastfeeding counterparts. Addressing journalists…