The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 August 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Co-hosted by the Government of India, the Summit will explore the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing pressing health challenges and driving progress in global health and sustainable development. High-level…
In a significant step towards addressing global health and development challenges, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has selected around 50 grant recipients to spearhead AI-enabled large language model (LLM) projects. These initiatives are expected to contribute to shaping equitable access to artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), promoting the well-being…
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, located in Gulu City, is experiencing a concerning rise in medical admissions due to liver complications. The medical unit at the hospital has noted a significant increase in cases of liver diseases, primarily cirrhosis of the liver. This condition, characterized by permanent scarring that impairs liver function and may lead to…
The state of Holy Family Hospital Nyapea, a critical healthcare facility founded by Catholic missionaries, has raised concerns among stakeholders. This hospital serves a significant population of over 280,000 people in Zombo district and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province. On July 31st, 2023, a monitoring report on health service delivery in Zombo…
The Gulu Regional Cancer Centre is a much-needed facility in Northern Uganda, where cancer is a major health problem. The new equipment will help to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients in the region, and it is expected to save many lives. The Cancer Centre is a major step forward in the fight…
The Ministry of Health in Uganda is proposing a revised National Health Insurance Scheme that would require every adult Ugandan to contribute 15,000 shillings annually (about US$4). The original bill, passed by parliament in 2021, was withdrawn by the government due to gaps that needed addressing after consultations with stakeholders. However, concerns have been raised…
The survey by Twaweza shows that there are major gaps in emergency medical services in Uganda. Only 5% of Ugandans are aware of a toll-free number to call in case of a medical emergency, and even fewer know of an ambulance that they can call to their village. The majority of people who experience an…
Richard Olanya, a resident of Kanyagoga in Bardege-Layibi division, Gulu City, has become a local hero by taking the lead in managing organic waste and combating environmental pollution. His pioneering solution involves breeding black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), which efficiently convert organic waste into edible biomass rich in essential nutrients. Equipped with a Diploma in…
Nearly one in three people around the world still cook their meals over open fires or on basic stoves, resulting in significant damage to health, living standards, and gender equality. Today, 2.3 billion people rely on charcoal, firewood, coal, agricultural waste, and animal dung as fuel to prepare meals, causing them to breathe in harmful…
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to start collecting data for the community profiling module under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in the Acholi subregion. The exercise will focus on collecting data on available services in all the Parishes across the subregion, such as health facilities, infrastructures, schools, and water sources. This…