In Uganda, doctors categorized as medical officers, special grade or Associate consultants are still earning a basic salary as an entry-level doctor of UGX 5.4 million or ($1,440 USD) per month while senior consultants who own the same qualifications earn double that with UGX 10.8 million ($2,880) a month. These specialised doctors told a press…
A skin disease never seen before in this area is infecting both children and adults in Nadunget Town Council, Moroto district. Residents say that the infection looks like Chickenpox and manifests with itchy patches on the skin all over the body. It was first reported from schools but spread in the community when children returned…
The Ministry of Health has set up a teleradiology centre at Mulago National Referral Hospital to assist with the transmission of digital radiological images via CT scan machines located in Regional Referral Hospitals. A CT scan is used to generate internal body images, including various parts such as bone structure, muscles, fat, organs, and blood…
The Constitutional Court in Kampala declared null and void the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act of 2016 this morning. The decision was based on the fact that it was not passed with the required quorum in Parliament. Five Justices presided over the case including the Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Stephen Musota who has…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of International Concern. The decision which comes three years after a global alert was issued for countries to take precautionary measures over the acute viral respiratory disease spreading quickly was reached during the 15th meeting of the International…
At least 240 of the 560 deliveries recorded at Arua Regional Referral Hospital in April were by cesarean section. Cesarean section, or C-section, is a surgical procedure that can effectively prevent maternal and newborn mortality when used for medically indicated reasons. Jane Francis Moria, in charge of the maternity ward, noted that some expectant mothers…
New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found a link between regular use of the internet and a lower risk of dementia. For the study, investigators followed 18,154 dementia-free adults aged 50 to 64.9 years for a median of 7.9 years and a maximum of 17.1 years. During follow-up, 4.68% of…
Glucocorticoid therapy is widely used during pregnancies at risk of premature delivery to promote fetal lung maturation. While it is an effective treatment, it can also trigger heart and blood vessel problems. New research published in The FASEB Journal uncovers the mechanisms behind the cardiovascular-related effects of the most commonly used glucocorticoids, Dexamethasone (Dex) and…
A healthy LFD—characterized by low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of plant protein and high-quality carbohydrates—was related to fewer deaths from all causes, from cardiovascular diseases, and from cancers. In contrast, an overall LCD and an unhealthy LCD were associated with significantly higher total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality rates. A healthy LCD was…
More than 1,500 patients suffering from sickle cell disease are struggling to access treatment at Luwero hospital over high transport costs. In 2011, Luwero Hospital with support from Holly Foundation set up a sickle cell clinic to handle patients each week. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder affecting red blood cells making them unable…