A new, easier-to-administer and patient-friendly sustained-release formulation of flucytosine, a medicine used to treat cryptococcal meningitis, has entered Phase II clinical trials in Malawi and Tanzania. The trial is being conducted by the not-for-profit research organization Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and its partners. ‘As HIV funding cuts threaten to undo decades of progress…
As Africa steps up its battle against malaria, a new and unexpected tool is emerging—video games. Ahead of World Malaria Day, Target Malaria, a not-for-profit research consortium, showcased an innovative educational video game that brings complex genetic science to life in an engaging, interactive format. Target Malaria: The Game, launched in late 2024 and demonstrated…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis, marking a major step in the fight against one of the world’s most dangerous infectious diseases. The new guidance is designed to speed up detection, ensure timely and effective treatment, and improve long-term care and support…
Uganda has reported the highest number of confirmed mpox cases globally in the past six weeks, with up to 300 new cases per week. A total of 3191 new confirmed mpox cases were reported globally to WHO in February 2025, an 18.2 percent decline from the previous month However, 88 percent of these cases were…
Every year, March 24 marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a global call to action to eliminate the world’s deadliest infectious disease. This year’s theme, “Yes, We Can End TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver”, highlights the urgency of increasing funding, strengthening political commitment, and scaling up effective interventions to combat TB. According to the World Health…
Summary: Rife with understaffed hospitals, corrupt licensing and people who claim to be doctors, the health system struggles to protect patients from deadly medical fraud. Reporter: Apophia Agiresaasi, GPJ Uganda This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. KAMPALA, UGANDA — Days after an emergency cesarean section at a private clinic, Barbara Kwarikunda experienced…
When Koranic scholar Sheikh Dr Ismail Zakariyya Al-Kashnawii from Katsina state got his daughters vaccinated against the human papillomavirus, he wasn’t just protecting them, he was setting an example. 11 March 2025 by Richard Adupong JSI Working in Nigeria’s Katsina State, Sheikh Dr Ismail Zakariyya Al-Kashnawii stands at the helm of a transformative health campaign, igniting a…
By Betty Tumusiime-Mutebile -Board Member Tumusiime Mutebile Foundation Kidney disease is often referred to as a silent condition, with symptoms that may not be noticeable until significant damage has already occurred. This makes early detection and prevention all the more important. Kidney health is essential to overall well-being, yet many people overlook it until it’s…
Cervical cancer kills almost 350,000 women each year. Author and cervical cancer prevention expert Dr Linda Eckert explains why she can no longer tolerate these needless deaths. 7 March 2025 by Linda Geddes Your book, Enough, is a rallying call to eliminate cervical cancer. Why did you decide to write it? Even before finishing medical school, I…
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has revealed that Cabinet will discuss measures to address the UGX 480 billion funding gap in Uganda’s HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs following the suspension of U.S. aid. “The suspension of USAID funding, effective January 20, 2025, has significantly impacted Uganda’s HIV/AIDS programs. To bridge this gap and sustain essential services,…