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Mainstream mental health in all MDAs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliamentary Commissioner and Nyendo – Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has called on government to plan for mental health services in all its departments and agencies. Mpuuga said the same efforts should eventually be spread to the private sector just as it is in …

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QCIL records 68% growth in net profit to Shs32 billion

This is the company’s first full-year financial results following the exit of Indian drug manufacturer, Cipla, six months ago, to concentrate in developed markets in Europe and Asia Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) has reported a 68% growth in net profit to Shs32 billion for the year ended March 31, …

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Booming fitness culture in Africa attracts global players

Africa’s workout and fitness culture is thriving and with its growth, it is attracting international gym service providers and global fitness challenges. This marks a monumental shift in the continent’s health and wellness landscape. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The African debut of popular global workout competition, the “World Series …

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Attendants outnumber patients at Soroti Hospital

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Regional Referral Hospital management are concerned that there are more attendants compared to patients admitted in the wards. According to the Principle Hospital Administrator, Benzy Omoya, each patient admitted in the wards has a minimum of four attendants who stay within and crowd the …

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Poor nutrition fuels silent epidemic of NCDs, experts warn

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a stark warning, experts have highlighted the detrimental impact of poor nutrition on public health, as it fuels a silent epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda.      Samalie Namukose, Assistant Commissioner, Nutrition Division at the Ministry of Health, said that the rise …

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Sleep Onset Mechanics

Understanding the transition from wakefulness to slumber ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Sleep is a complex process that can be defined as reduced responsiveness to environmental stimuli when compared to wakefulness. Sleep quality can be explained by an individual’s level of self-satisfaction after sleep. This can be assessed through sleep efficiency, sleep …

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What your feet can tell you about your health

They can indicate viral infections, diseases of the cardiovascular system and even neurological disorders ANALYSIS | DAN BAUMGARDT | From skin to hair, scabs and even tears, the external appearance of the body can offer clues about the state of your health. But there’s another part of the anatomy that’s often …

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