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Experts at the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT) congress in Munyonyo are raising concerns about blood wastage in hospitals, highlighting the need for proper stock management and optimal blood utilization practices. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that while developed countries have a blood wastage rate between 0.1% and 6.7%, there is limited information…
Government to Vaccinate 10,000 High-Risk Health Workers Against Ebola In a proactive move to safeguard public health, the government of Uganda is gearing up to vaccinate over 10,000 high-risk health workers against Ebola, with the campaign slated to commence in May 2024. Dr. Henry Kyobe, an epidemiologist from the Ministry of Health and leader of…
SynaptixBio, a prominent biotech firm dedicated to combating rare and deadly diseases, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a second Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company’s initial ODD, obtained in early 2023, targeted Hypomyelination with Atrophy of the Basal ganglia and Cerebellum (H-ABC), the…
Researchers call for closer monitoring of this group, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. 26 February 2024 by Linda Geddes Preterm infants are at disproportionately high risk of serious illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – a threat that continues into their second year of life, research suggests. The finding implies that interventions to prevent…
In Kenya, Joyce Chimbi spoke to the first African manufacturer of WHO-prequalified, safe, single-use syringes. 27 February 2024 by Joyce Chimbi Reusable syringes are risky. They’re more likely to cause infection, and have been linked to the transmission of blood-borne diseases like HIV, and hepatitis B and C. They’re also able to be used, resold, and…
Hoima district has launched a massive measles vaccination campaign following a confirmed outbreak in several villages along Lake Albert’s shores. The outbreak was identified in four villages in Kiganja and Buseruka sub-counties after samples from affected individuals tested positive for measles at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). To date, 302 people have been affected,…
An outbreak of suspected Chickenpox disease has thrown residents in Terego district into distress as they grapple to contain its spread. The most affected areas include Akua, Fokovu, Komendaku, Naa, and Ondojani cells in Aaa Ward, Leju Town Council. According to reports from residents, the illness, which predominantly targets children and adults, emerged last month,…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is facing a significant challenge in treating a growing number of teenage moms experiencing complications after childbirth. Officials revealed at a press conference that 27% of mothers facing delivery complications are teenagers. Many are developing hypertension, while others are increasingly experiencing vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), a condition causing uncontrollable urine leakage.…
A groundbreaking nutrition initiative worth 139 billion Shillings has kicked off in the Karamoja sub-region. Known as the ‘Gender Equitable Nutrition in Tanzania and Uganda (GENTU)’ project, it will be spearheaded by Action Against Hunger in collaboration with the Karamoja Women’s Umbrella Organization. Targeting Nakapiripirit, Moroto, and Nabilatuk districts, the endeavor is generously supported by…
Alarming statistics from the World Health Organization’s 2018 Global Alcohol status report shed light on the pervasive issue of alcohol misuse, a significant risk factor affecting global population health and directly impacting several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Zimbabwe, unfortunately, finds itself on the high end of the spectrum for years of life lost due to…