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By Angella Abushedde Northern Uganda has the highest infection rate at 23% As the world celebrates the World Hepatitis Day on July 28, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging governments, policy makers, health workers and the public to “think again” about this silent killer.  Viral hepatitis is a group …

By Flavia Nassaka Finally, new regulations to stop quack `doctors’ Do you want to lose or gain weight, find a lost love, cure infertility or increase the firmness of your erection?  Don’t despair; there is someone in Uganda ready to offer an instant cure. It is not unusual in Uganda …

By Flavia Nassaka Mulago transplant Program offers hope for lower costs, longer life Frank Sanyu is on dialysis treatment at Mulago hospital. He started undergoing this treatment in 2012 when he was first diagnosed with acute renal failure. Ever since, his greatest worry has been how he would finally raise …

By Flavia Nassaka More women, and men, flirting with disaster The beauty salon in downtown Kampala was recommended to me by a friend as  a good spot to get a basic cleaning of my face by a professional beautician.  Irene Nangobi, who runs the clinic, has built quite a reputation.  …

By Agencies Normal life had come to a standstill as people take pains to avoid physical contact with each other An epidemic of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa is now “out of control” with more than 60 outbreak hotspots, the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said. …

By Agencies Scientists have said they may have unravelled how chronic stress leads to heart attack and stroke: triggering overproduction of disease-fighting white blood cells which can be harmful in excess. Surplus cells clump together on the inner walls of arteries, restricting blood flow and encouraging the formation of clots …

By Flavia Nassaka Dependence on drugs that bring short-lived efficacy starts when you disobey prescription orders Sania Benezeri is diabetic and at one time she had so much pain in her legs that she could not sleep. In addition to her diabetes dose, the doctor prescribed for her some valium, …

By Patrick Kagenda As part of the AAR CSR programme that is done monthly in selected areas to give back to communities the AAR Acacia clinic in partnership with Nakasero Blood Bank over the just ended weekend organized a blood donation exercise and health camp at Nakumatt supermarket Bukoto. This …

By Nicole Namubiru Why it’s a dangerous combination with chlorine and soap The feeling one derives from taking a warm bath on a very cold day is heavenly. On the contrary, taking a cold bath on an equally cold day feels like chewing sour herbs. But, how about, it is …

By Independent Team & Agencies New study finds people are more relaxed at work than at home Many working class people would say their jobs are stressful. Many would possibly mention unreasonable targets, unappreciative bosses, low pay, bad working environments, and too little leisure time. So would they rather stay …