Chikungunya is putting more people at risk than ever before. Esther Nakkazi spoke to the doctors, vaccine-makers and epidemiologists at the vanguard of the response. 18 February 2025 by Esther Nakkazi Alex Almuedo is a senior doctor and researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGLOBAL) and an international health specialist at the Hospital Clínic. During…
The Director-General of UNESCO has announced a new initiative to protect water resources and biodiversity in the Kilimanjaro region. This $8 million project, combining scientific research and support for local populations, will benefit the more than 2 million people who depend directly on the waters of Africa’s highest peak. “The melting glaciers of Kilimanjaro, a…
Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow US$18.09 million (UGX 66.003 billion) as additional financing for the expansion of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). The government argues that this loan facility will help reduce the UGX 1.094 trillion Ugandans spend annually on cancer treatment abroad, particularly in India and the United States. The approval followed…
This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. KAMPALA, UGANDA — On Jan. 20, US President Donald Trump abruptly cut funding for the surveillance of and response to an outbreak of the Sudan Ebola virus here. Elon Musk, Trump’s unelected right hand, said in a cabinet meeting on Feb. 26 that the Ebola-response funding…
A study with more than 2,000 children has determined the short-term effects of ambient temperature on key brain networks Exposure to high ambient temperatures is associated with lower connectivity in three brain networks in preadolescents, suggesting that heat may impact brain function. This is the conclusion of a study led by the Barcelona Institute for…
A new study has revealed that over 60% of women undergoing cervical cancer treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) suffer from extreme wasting, a severe complication known as cancer cachexia. Releasing preliminary findings on Friday, Dr. Innocent Atuhe, a co-investigator, noted that the study—launched in 2023—focused on women with advanced cervical cancer receiving chemotherapy.…
The United States Government has terminated the services of Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda (Baylor-Uganda), one of the largest providers of child and adolescent HIV care in the country. The decision comes just a month after the U.S. instituted a three-month halt on foreign programmes to realign its foreign policy priorities. In a…
Colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer-related death, affects almost 2 million people worldwide every year. It is mainly treated with chemotherapy, but its effectiveness decreases over time due to the progressive resistance of tumor cells. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has identified specific alterations in certain lipids in cancer…
The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has successfully performed five closed heart surgeries at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) during a specialized surgical camp aimed at treating congenital heart defects. This marks the fourth such camp held at regional referral hospitals across Uganda, expanding access to critical cardiac care. The surgeries focused on Patent Ductus Arteriosus…
Health officials in Buikwe District are alarmed by a surge in malaria cases, with children and expectant mothers hit hardest. Bernadette Nabuuma, the Deputy District Health Officer (DHO), raised the alarm during a meeting with Village Health Teams (VHTs) at Ngogwe Health Center IV. Nabuuma revealed that 20% of patients visiting health facilities tested positive…