The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe in 2024. The appeal covers the emergencies that demand the highest level of response from WHO, with the aim to reach over 87 million people. It is…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has cautioned against what they label as fearmongering regarding the alleged spread of a dangerous strain of COVID-19. Social media has been inundated with claims of a new variant outlined in a document since December, indicating it manifests without the typical cough or fever but with symptoms such as neck…
Reporter Byline: Edna Namara, Global Press Journal Uganda This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. LAKE KATWE, UGANDA — At first glance, the branches scratching the surface of Lake Katwe look like a gripping artwork for the way they create different shapes in the water. If, to an outsider’s eye, their arrangement may…
Right from birth, babies are endowed with innate abilities that are crucial for their survival and adaptation. Among these innate abilities is a complex attentional system, finely tuned to detect the presence of others. Thus, from the very beginning of their lives, newborns show fascination for faces and face-like configurations, especially moving ones. Such preference for biological movement…
In a significant milestone for global health, Cabo Verde has been officially certified as malaria-free by The World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement makes Cabo Verde the third country in the WHO African region to attain malaria-free status in the last 50 years, following in the footsteps of Mauritius and Algeria, certified in 1973 and…
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognizes Noma disease as a neglected tropical disease (NTD), a decision endorsed during the 17th meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases. This recognition is expected to extend health services to vulnerable populations worldwide. Noma, also known as cancrum oris, affects the face, devouring…
Kawempe National Maternal Hospital is reporting a remarkable decrease in avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths, thanks to crucial corporate support received from various companies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. The hospital, managing an average of 80 daily deliveries, including 30 Cesarean sections, has witnessed the positive impact of collaborative efforts with the…
The Agency for Cross-Border Pastoralists Development-APaD, a Kenyan-based organization has unveiled a partnership with journalists in Uganda’s Moroto district to accelerate action to tackle the illegal trade in donkey hides. The donkey hides are used to make Ejiao or donkey hide glue, a gelatinous substance, made from boiling the hides of donkeys, which is used…
At least 5.6 million COVID-19 vaccines, valued at 28.15 billion Shillings, have expired at the National Medical Stores (NMS), as revealed in the latest audit report for the financial year concluding on June 30, 2023. NMS is mandated to procure, store and distribute essential medicines and medical supplies to all public health facilities in the…
Women who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study published in Stress and Health. In addition to feeling distressed when separated from their partners, these women may also experience anxious attachment, or worry that significant others will not be…