The Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has revealed that an increasing number of men in Uganda are opting for medical circumcision as part of the country’s efforts to eliminate the AIDS disease by 2030. In its comprehensive approach to combat HIV/AIDS, medical circumcision has been employed as one of the strategies to prevent the disease’s spread.…
Wakiso District is poised to become the home of the largest dialysis center in the nation, courtesy of the newly inaugurated John William Kiggundu (JWK) International Hospital. Situated in the heart of Kakiri Town along the Kampala-Hoima Road, this 50-bed hospital initially features three dialysis machines, with plans to expand to a total of ten.…
Officials at the Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery have expressed their concerns regarding the institution’s educational offerings. Despite its establishment in 1955, the school has remained focused on providing diploma courses, failing to keep pace with the advancements in clinical training over the years. Eva Nampiima, the school’s Principal, revealed that the institution initially…
In Bughendera County, located in the Bundibugyo district, young women are facing a dire situation due to the limited availability of family planning services. They point to this scarcity as a primary reason for the rising number of early pregnancies in the area. These young women desire to take control of their reproductive health, but…
A local telemedicine company is in the process of developing models that will enable them to diagnose and treat patients remotely using Artificial Intelligence (AI). During a press conference held on Thursday, Dr. Wilbrode Okungu, the Executive Director of NetDoc, explained that their telemedicine services have primarily relied on the medical history provided by patients…
Maracha district has turned to primary schools to help educate community members about the importance of preventing malaria,” in response to an increase in malaria cases in the lower part of the district, particularly in Tara, Agira, Yivu, and Alikua sub-counties, with the majority of cases affecting children under five and expectant mothers, according to…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stern warning regarding the rapid deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, especially large language models, without a comprehensive understanding of their potential impacts on end-users, including healthcare professionals and patients. This caution came as WHO unveiled a set of guidelines for the global regulation of AI in…
The lack of qualified psychiatrists is affecting the proper diagnosis of mental illnesses in Agago district,” states a report by Basic Needs UK in Uganda, an organization that has been providing mental health services, training, and raising awareness in Agago district since 2018. According to their statistics, “at least 2,928 clients have been treated for…
Linda Namutebi, a resident of Iganga municipality, has been caring for her preterm baby in the neonatal ward at Iganga Hospital for the past week. However, due to the rising number of premature births, her child receives Kangaroo care for at least 14 hours a day since they share the bed with two other infants.…
BY EPRC Juliet Namusoke, a dedicated mother of four, commences her day at 4 a.m. every morning. With her six-month-old baby securely fastened to her back, she makes her way to the bustling Mpigi market. Her mission: to connect with grocery wholesalers and purchase fresh fruits for her stall. This endeavor isn’t just a means…