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Maracha district has turned to primary schools to help educate community members about the importance of preventing malaria,” in response to an increase in malaria cases in the lower part of the district, particularly in Tara, Agira, Yivu, and Alikua sub-counties, with the majority of cases affecting children under five and expectant mothers, according to…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stern warning regarding the rapid deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, especially large language models, without a comprehensive understanding of their potential impacts on end-users, including healthcare professionals and patients. This caution came as WHO unveiled a set of guidelines for the global regulation of AI in…
The lack of qualified psychiatrists is affecting the proper diagnosis of mental illnesses in Agago district,” states a report by Basic Needs UK in Uganda, an organization that has been providing mental health services, training, and raising awareness in Agago district since 2018. According to their statistics, “at least 2,928 clients have been treated for…
Linda Namutebi, a resident of Iganga municipality, has been caring for her preterm baby in the neonatal ward at Iganga Hospital for the past week. However, due to the rising number of premature births, her child receives Kangaroo care for at least 14 hours a day since they share the bed with two other infants.…
BY EPRC Juliet Namusoke, a dedicated mother of four, commences her day at 4 a.m. every morning. With her six-month-old baby securely fastened to her back, she makes her way to the bustling Mpigi market. Her mission: to connect with grocery wholesalers and purchase fresh fruits for her stall. This endeavor isn’t just a means…
The Church of Uganda, under the leadership of Archbishop Dr. Samuel Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, unequivocally stated its stance: girls under 18 will not be granted access to contraceptives,” declared Dr. Kazimba during his address at the 24th Graduation Ceremony held at Uganda Christian University in Mukono last Friday. He went on to add, “Whoever is…
Researchers in the health sector have expressed concern regarding the Uganda Health Information and Digital Strategic Plan. In May, the health ministry launched the new Uganda Health Information and Digital Health Strategic Plan 2020-2025 aimed at further strengthening the health information ecosystem in the country by promoting the responsible use of digital tools to document…
According to the recent Lancet Commission report, only 11 percent of people in Uganda who need palliative care services can access it. This revelation emerged as Uganda observed World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. Palliative care, a specialized form of medical care, aims to alleviate symptoms and suffering associated with serious illnesses, particularly life-threatening ones.…
In a significant stride towards combating malaria, a newly formed consortium known as OptiViVax has set its sights on developing next-generation vaccines that promise increased efficacy against Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax), the most prevalent human malaria-causing pathogen. This endeavor brings together academic institutions, industry leaders, and non-profit organizations to merge cutting-edge advancements in parasite immunology,…
During a stakeholder dialogue organized by the Local Sustainable Communities Organization (LOSCO) at White Horse Inn in Kabale, the Kabale District Health Officer, Dr. Gilbert Arinaitwe Mateeka, highlighted the alarming issue of teenage pregnancies in the district, stating, “Over 1300 cases of teenage pregnancies are recorded in the district every year.” Dr. Mateeka went on…