From birth, human survival depends on the ability to engage with others. This ability, which is essential for development, seems to be impaired very early on in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), who show limited interest in social stimuli from their first year of life. To understand the neurobiological basis of this phenomenon, scientists…
In 2023, the World Health Organization updated its recommendation for malaria vaccines to include both the RTS,S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M vaccines, representing a historic landmark in malaria prevention with the potential to save tens of thousands of young lives every year. However, to fully realize this potential, vaccine implementation must be accelerated and optimized to ensure access…
Summary: Could the loss of US funding be the catalyst countries like Uganda need to more fully fund their own research — and focus on the continent’s true needs? Reporter Byline: Apophia Agiresaasi, GPJ Uganda Article This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. KAMPALA, UGANDA — As Ebola resurfaced in Uganda earlier this year,…
By Jael Namiganda In a bid to improve health services and delivery across Uganda, experts are calling on the government to strengthen Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems. They argue that CRVS remains under-prioritized despite being a vital component in effective national planning. CRVS involves the official recording of key life events—births, deaths, marriages,…
A new, easier-to-administer and patient-friendly sustained-release formulation of flucytosine, a medicine used to treat cryptococcal meningitis, has entered Phase II clinical trials in Malawi and Tanzania. The trial is being conducted by the not-for-profit research organization Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and its partners. ‘As HIV funding cuts threaten to undo decades of progress…
As Africa steps up its battle against malaria, a new and unexpected tool is emerging—video games. Ahead of World Malaria Day, Target Malaria, a not-for-profit research consortium, showcased an innovative educational video game that brings complex genetic science to life in an engaging, interactive format. Target Malaria: The Game, launched in late 2024 and demonstrated…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis, marking a major step in the fight against one of the world’s most dangerous infectious diseases. The new guidance is designed to speed up detection, ensure timely and effective treatment, and improve long-term care and support…
Uganda has reported the highest number of confirmed mpox cases globally in the past six weeks, with up to 300 new cases per week. A total of 3191 new confirmed mpox cases were reported globally to WHO in February 2025, an 18.2 percent decline from the previous month However, 88 percent of these cases were…
Every year, March 24 marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a global call to action to eliminate the world’s deadliest infectious disease. This year’s theme, “Yes, We Can End TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver”, highlights the urgency of increasing funding, strengthening political commitment, and scaling up effective interventions to combat TB. According to the World Health…
By Fahad Jjingo The high economic toll of gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda has raised concerns among UN Women representatives, who are urging stakeholders to step up efforts to reduce cases across the country. Dr. Pauline Chiwangu, the UN Women Country Representative, revealed that Uganda loses an estimated $20 million (over UGX 73 billion) annually…