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Scabies outbreak confirmed in Amuru district

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a reported outbreak of scabies in Lamogi and Pabo Sub counties in Amuru district. Scabies is a contagious skin disease which presents with itching and small raised red spots caused by the itch mite. Jessica Adokorach, a resident of Okojo in Labala Parish …

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Cholera cases in Moroto reach 100 mark

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of cholera cases in Moroto district has reached the 100 mark despite several interventions by Ministry of Health and World Health Organization-WHO. On Friday, WHO delivered several items to the district comprising beds, drugs and water purification tablets among others to help combat …

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AstraZeneca, MOH inks deal to help fight hypertension

Blood pressure can be regulated through: 🥗 Balanced diet 🧂 Limit consumption of salt 🏃🏼 Exercise daily for 30 mins 👨🏾‍⚕️ Go for regular checkups Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | AstraZeneca, a global science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for …

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