Researchers have raised concerns over budget cuts for the Ministry of Health that have left several public health facilities with a lack of essential medical supplies. The concern has been raised by a researcher at Medical Research Center (MRC) Masaka Center Dr. Jonathan Kitonsa during a science café organized by Health Journalist Network Uganda (HEJNU) at Court Lane Hotel in Masaka.…
By Malik Fahad With the increase in traffic crashes in the country, health activists are advocating for the use of preventive measures to reduce the number of lives lost in traffic crashes and diseases. The activists have started a safety campaign named Yambabla4me (Wear it for me) in Masaka region rallying journalists, leaders and health…
By Malik Fahad Jjingo Research shows that the integration of the management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and HIV/AIDS care in public health facilities are acceptable and beneficial to both patients and healthcare providers. The integration would also save time and resources for both parties. Research conducted by the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit at…
Health activists have renewed the call to expedite the implementation of sexuality education which is key to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The appeal comes months after the high court in Kampala in November last year directed the ministry of education and sports to quickly develop and implement a comprehensive sexuality education policy for learners. According…
Positive Youths in Action (POYA) an advocacy group made up of young people in Masaka are rallying the masses through their creative works to create HIV/AIDS awareness. The youths that are inspiring their colleagues and the general population in fighting stigma amongst people living with HIV/AIDS are thankful to Uganda Cares for bringing them together…
Health activists have raised concern over the high prices of drugs and materials used in testing and treat treatment of HIV/AIDS in the country. With high inflation and rising costs of all commodities, antiretroviral drugs have not been spared. Uganda Care officials say the cost of treatment for one patient has doubled yet funding is…
AHF Uganda care authorities have raised concerns over heavy taxes levied on consignments of condoms the organization imports into the country. Uganda cares says they want the government to eliminate the taxes on condoms altogether because these come in for free from donors. The high taxes mean that the volumes imported by non governmental organisations like…