A recent report from the Luwero district has disclosed that no fewer than 1,432 adolescents sought antenatal care at health centers within the last four months after conceiving. The comprehensive analysis, spanning July to October 2023, elucidates that 13 girls below the tender age of 15 and 1,419 girls aged between 15 and 19 availed…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of children living with HIV who are either discontinuing their medical care or experiencing a rise in viral load shortly after enrolling in school. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, revealed that a significant 28 percent of HIV-positive children…
The Zombo District People Living with HIV/AIDS Forum has embarked upon a commendable initiative, leveraging the agency of HIV-positive teenagers as peer educators. This strategic move unfolds against the backdrop of a disconcerting surge, with the tally of individuals grappling with the challenges of HIV/AIDS surpassing the formidable threshold of 4,000, as elucidated by the…
At the seventh annual health insurance stakeholders’ conference, held over four days at the Protea Hotel in Entebbe, a resounding plea echoed through the assembly for the government to urgently reassess the regulatory processes governing the health sector. The diverse gathering included representatives from community and commercial health insurance sectors, healthcare professionals, academics, the Federation…
The citizens of Kassanda district are rejoicing over a significant development in their pursuit of dependable, clean water sources at their health center IIIs. This positive change is courtesy of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which, with financial support from the United Kingdom Department for International Development (UKAID), has installed seven solar-powered water stations. All…
The United Nations (UN) agencies issued a Call for Action today, underscoring the urgent health risks faced by pregnant women, babies, and children in the wake of climate catastrophes. This plea precedes the global Conference of the Parties (COP28) negotiations on climate change scheduled in Dubai. Entitled ‘Protecting maternal, newborn, and child health from the…
Epidemiologists are urging the Ministry of Health to consider engaging traditional healers in the nation’s healthcare system to confront emerging disease outbreaks. Uganda, located in a disease transmission belt characterized by dense forests and porous borders, faces susceptibility to various outbreaks, including Ebola, Cholera, and Marburg. This vulnerability is attributed to population movement and the…
Women face a significantly heightened risk of contracting HIV, a revelation unveiled by researchers affiliated with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University (MUJHU) Research Collaboration. Dr. Phionah Kibalama Ssembambo underscored that this risk is further exacerbated among breastfeeding women, who are four times more susceptible to infection compared to their non-breastfeeding counterparts. Addressing journalists…
In a study done in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), researchers delve into the dynamics of community governance in healthcare services, offering crucial evidence for NGO program managers, community health worker (CHW) researchers, and local health systems policymakers. The study looked at the intricacies of community governance in healthcare services, particularly in…
In a pioneering move that promises to reshape healthcare landscapes, the Community Health Planning and Costing Tool has emerged as a game-changer according to a study published in Global Health: Science and Practice. The analytical tool used in six countries in sub-Saharan Africa, provided evidence on costs and resource requirements for achieving universal access to…
Despite numerous interventions aimed at addressing the water access gap, Ugandans continue to express dissatisfaction with the limited availability of clean water sources. According to a recent report from Twaweza’s Sauti Za Wanainchi, 6 out of 10 citizens (63%) across Uganda perceive access to water as a significant issue in their communities, with 4 out…
Approximately one out of every three non-melanoma skin cancer deaths is attributed to occupational sun exposure, as revealed in a collaborative report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The findings underscore the escalating burden of non-melanoma skin cancer among outdoor workers, encompassing cancers originating in the skin’s outer layers.…
A recent investigation led by the Makerere University Lung Institute reveals a concerning trend: a higher rate of dropout among women undergoing tuberculosis (TB) care compared to their male counterparts, adversely impacting their chances of survival despite the curability of TB. The study, spanning thirty-six treatment units across twelve districts in Uganda, focused on understanding…
Theft of crucial medical provisions from Ukusijoni Health Centre III in Adjumani district has triggered an inquiry by security authorities. According to a report from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), vital drugs and supplies, dispatched by the National Medical Stores on October 11, 2023, vanished under mysterious circumstances. The missing items, valued at 3.7 million…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has clarified that not every individual will be subject to a fixed monthly charge of 15,000 Shillings for the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme. Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng had initially suggested that all Ugandans, along with their dependents, would be required to pay this amount, but Ivan Kilameri,…
