International Day of Action for Women’s Health Photojournalism Exhibition Highlights Underreported SRHR Issues in Uganda

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An indoor exhibition featuring photographs by journalists that showcase the stories of women and girls facing challenges in accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health services in Uganda was on display at the Circular Design Hub in Kampala this Tuesday. The exhibition, organized by Akina Mama wa Afrika, a feminist Pan-African leadership development organization, commemorated the International…

The sign-language teacher helping health workers in Burundi talk to deaf patients

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In health care, access to information is often as important as access to medicines. Willy Kamugisha is trying to make sure deaf people aren’t left out. 27 May 2024 by Moses Havyarimana Burundi is striving to improve the quality and the accessibility of health services in the country. Several new hospitals have been built across the country since…

BGI Genomics Launches Landmark Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Rwanda

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BGI Genomics has launched its first cervical cancer screening program in Africa, with Rwanda being the initial beneficiary. Initiated in Ngoma District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, the program will provide 20,000 Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA tests for local women, aiming to enhance cervical cancer screening and prevention efforts and improve local precision medical…

Excellence in Research Requires Much More than Metrics

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By Esther Nakkazi  In the contemporary academia and the research world, scientific excellence, which brings promotions and recognitions heavily rely on metrics such as the publication’s impact factor, researchers’ ability to secure grants, citation counts and others. This may introduce bias and lacks a wholistic perspective and may not necessarily constitute a proper definition of excellence…

Nalukero Village Triumphs Over Malaria, Achieves Financial Relief

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Residents of Nalukero Village in Bulange Sub-County, Namutumba District, are adopting a smart home approach to combat malaria in their community. Earlier this year, an outbreak of severe malaria in Mazuba and Bulange sub-counties resulted in tragic losses, particularly among children. In response, the Ministry of Health and organizations like the USAID Social and Behavior…