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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are causing concern among healthcare professionals in the Teso sub-region. These infections, often caused by bacteria from the skin or rectum entering the urethra, lead to urinary tract infections, impacting various parts of the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, and causing frequent and painful urination. At Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Dr.…
In the bustling city of Kampala, the heart of Uganda’s healthcare system, the walls of the hospitals echoed with the struggles of health workers and the resonance of change. The air was filled with a mixture of hope and skepticism as the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, addressed a gathering at the seventh…
The Health Ministry is mulling over the idea of downgrading Kamukira Health Center in Kabale Municipality from a Health Centre IV to a Health Centre III. This potential step backward stems from the facility’s health workers failing to perform cesarean sections during childbirth. Found in Kirigime ward, Southern Division, Kamukira Health Centre IV stands as…
As Uganda grapples with the ongoing loss of up to thirty lives daily due to Tuberculosis (TB), experts point to delayed entry into care as a significant factor. However, survivors highlight another troubling aspect—the prolonged time it takes to detect the TB germ during the care process. Mary Mpakibi, a survivor of multi-drug resistant TB,…
Serere District Local Government is actively engaged in a comprehensive initiative known as the District Led Malaria Response Survey, with the primary objective of reducing the prevalence of malaria infections within the district’s communities. Commencing in early October 2023, this survey is led by the Ministry of Health and is slated to conclude in November.…
In the realm of Uganda’s healthcare system, a well-guarded secret exists – the staggering expenses entailed in treating diabetes are known primarily to patients and their closest kin. This financial predicament is most dire for those grappling with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a condition afflicting roughly 4.2% of Uganda’s populace. A groundbreaking inquiry conducted…
In an address delivered at the State House Entebbe, President Yoweri Museveni extended a call to the nation’s young scientists, encouraging them to contemplate a significant path forward in their careers. The President spoke to an audience of 91 young scientists who had undergone an intensive two-month training program at the Special Forces Command Sera…
Lamgba Primary School, situated in the Arilo sub-county of Yumbe district, is grappling with a significant challenge when it comes to maintaining proper menstrual hygiene due to the absence of adequate sanitation facilities. This school, located near the Yumbe-Koboko border, currently operates without a functioning pit latrine. The only existing 5-stance pit latrine has fallen…
The authorities in Pader district are currently probing the actions of the individual in charge of Atanga Health Center III over allegations of diverting maize flour intended for 42 children afflicted by nodding syndrome in Lapul Sub-County. The sequence of events began on August 10, 2023, when the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Pader District…
Prominent senior lawmakers have expressed mounting apprehensions over the growing scarcity of public servants characterized by unswerving integrity. They have issued stern warnings that this predicament could potentially have severe repercussions for the future of Uganda, including the risk of internal conflicts. These concerns were raised during a parliamentary session where legislators paid their respects…