A decade after the world’s deadliest outbreak, treatments have been developed but aren’t available to people who need them most

As the world marks ten years since the deadliest Ebola outbreak that killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned today that, while two treatments now exist, they are still not readily available, including in countries where Ebola is endemic. Instead, all Ebola…

Dramatic Demographic Shifts Expected Globally, Lancet Study Reveals

A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet unveils alarming projections about the future of global fertility rates and livebirth patterns, painting a portrait of a world on the brink of dramatic demographic transformation. By the year 2050, the study forecasts that over three-quarters of countries worldwide—155 out of 204—will face fertility rates insufficient to sustain…

When embarking on the journey to start a family, timing plays a pivotal role

A recent Cochrane review exploring methods to enhance the likelihood of successful conception suggests that timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests likely improves live birth and pregnancy rates in women under 40 who have been actively trying to conceive for less than 12 months, compared to intercourse without ovulation prediction. Conducted collaboratively with researchers from…

Post TB Patients More at Risk of Mortality

Tuberculosis experts are emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive post-TB and lung disease rehabilitation program to alleviate the disease burden. Mudashiru Bbuye, a research fellow at Makerere University Lung Institute, highlighted that over 30 percent of post-TB patients develop illnesses related to lung impairment and cardiovascular diseases, among other issues. Without proper intervention, the morbidity…

EU-Funded Initiative Aims to End Maternal Deaths in Africa Through UNFPA-Unitaid Partnership

A landmark initiative jointly spearheaded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Unitaid, bolstered by a substantial EUR 20 million injection from the European Union, is set to revolutionize maternal healthcare in Africa. The venture, forged through a strategic alliance between two global health powerhouses, aims to eradicate the leading cause of maternal mortality…

Uganda Boosts Disease Surveillance with Cutting-Edge IT Equipment at Border Points

In a bid to bolster disease surveillance and collaborative efforts across international cross-border points, the Ministry of Health has rolled out a suite of digital information technology (IT) equipment. The consignment includes 34 desktop computers, nine laptops, four tablets, along with 34 uninterrupted power supplies, 30 extensions, and access points. These tools will be deployed…

Makerere School of Public Health Unveils Cutting-Edge Auditorium Amidst Expansion Plans

Amidst the bustling construction of its new building at Makerere University, the Makerere School of Public Health (MakSPH) has proudly inaugurated its state-of-the-art auditorium, marking a significant milestone in its expansion journey. The current location of the school at Mulago has been grappling with a burgeoning student population exceeding 1,000, leading to a shortage of…

Tuberculosis and Leprosy Summit in Kampala Addresses Disease Challenges and Solutions

Health experts gathered for a two-day Tuberculosis and Leprosy Summit in Kampala, focusing on tackling the challenges posed by these diseases and devising effective solutions. Dr. Charles Olaro, Director of Clinical Services at the Ministry of Health, emphasized the pressing need to combat tuberculosis (TB), highlighting its higher mortality rate compared to malaria in Uganda.…