A groundbreaking interim safety analysis of the first randomized trial investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in a national breast cancer screening program has revealed encouraging results. The trial, conducted in Sweden with over 80,000 women, demonstrated that AI-supported screening detected 20% more cancers compared to routine double reading of mammograms by two breast…
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, located in Gulu City, is experiencing a concerning rise in medical admissions due to liver complications. The medical unit at the hospital has noted a significant increase in cases of liver diseases, primarily cirrhosis of the liver. This condition, characterized by permanent scarring that impairs liver function and may lead to…
The state of Holy Family Hospital Nyapea, a critical healthcare facility founded by Catholic missionaries, has raised concerns among stakeholders. This hospital serves a significant population of over 280,000 people in Zombo district and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province. On July 31st, 2023, a monitoring report on health service delivery in Zombo…
The Gulu Regional Cancer Centre is a much-needed facility in Northern Uganda, where cancer is a major health problem. The new equipment will help to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients in the region, and it is expected to save many lives. The Cancer Centre is a major step forward in the fight…
The Ministry of Health in Uganda is proposing a revised National Health Insurance Scheme that would require every adult Ugandan to contribute 15,000 shillings annually (about US$4). The original bill, passed by parliament in 2021, was withdrawn by the government due to gaps that needed addressing after consultations with stakeholders. However, concerns have been raised…
The survey by Twaweza shows that there are major gaps in emergency medical services in Uganda. Only 5% of Ugandans are aware of a toll-free number to call in case of a medical emergency, and even fewer know of an ambulance that they can call to their village. The majority of people who experience an…
Richard Olanya, a resident of Kanyagoga in Bardege-Layibi division, Gulu City, has become a local hero by taking the lead in managing organic waste and combating environmental pollution. His pioneering solution involves breeding black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), which efficiently convert organic waste into edible biomass rich in essential nutrients. Equipped with a Diploma in…
Nearly one in three people around the world still cook their meals over open fires or on basic stoves, resulting in significant damage to health, living standards, and gender equality. Today, 2.3 billion people rely on charcoal, firewood, coal, agricultural waste, and animal dung as fuel to prepare meals, causing them to breathe in harmful…
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to start collecting data for the community profiling module under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in the Acholi subregion. The exercise will focus on collecting data on available services in all the Parishes across the subregion, such as health facilities, infrastructures, schools, and water sources. This…
Dr. Yusuf Baseke, the long-serving District Health Officer of Kasese district, retired on Tuesday after 10 years of service. During his tenure, the district witnessed notable progress in establishing health facilities, with the number increasing from 87 in 2017 to 144 by the time of his retirement Dr. Baseke credited his success to effective teamwork…