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New sixth taste could add to the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A new taste response has been identified in humans. The study, published in Nature Communications in early October, found that humans can also detect ammonium chloride, creating a strong sensation researchers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  An increasing number of men are opting for medical circumcision as Uganda works toward completely eradicating the AIDS disease by 2030, the Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has disclosed. Uganda adopted a comprehensive approach in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with medical circumcision being among the …

Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Young women in  Bughendera County, Bundibugyo district have decried the limited access to family planning services in the area, blaming this for the increasing cases of early pregnancies. They say that while they prefer to be in charge of their reproductive health, the lack of services …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Industry David Bahati has promised that the right incentives and tax relief will be given to ensure that Wakiso District hosts the biggest dialysis centre in the country – the JWK International Hospital. The JWK International Hospital was commissioned last week, but officials said the …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Telemedicine service provider, NetDoc has announced the official launch of its ground-breaking ‘Healthcare on the GO’ campaign to respond to the changing patient and client needs. Officials said that the launch redefined the healthcare landscape by offering high-quality medical consultations that are accessible to …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in Luwero District have had to postpone the distribution of mosquito nets until further notice after sub-county officials failed to enter data into a digital platform they were provided. The distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide-treated Mosquito Nets (LLINs)was announced in July as part of …

A woman is estimated to die every two minutes from causes relating to pregnancy or childbirth ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first roadmap to tackle postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) – defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth – which affects millions of women annually and is …

Abdoulaye Diabaté and his team are betting on gene technology, along with a clutch of brand-new vaccines to help the world end malaria for good SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On a busy morning in the Nagrin district of Ouagadougou. Balkissa Wangrawa, a Burkinabe community-based health volunteer, keenly scouts through …

Abdoulaye Diabaté and his team are betting on gene technology to protect children like his own from malaria. Along with a clutch of brand-new vaccines, the technology could help the world end malaria for good. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On a busy morning in the Nagrin district of …

Moroto, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a collaborative effort between the Ugandan Government, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Moroto District Local Government, CARITAS, and VSF Belgium, thousands of livestock in the Karamoja region received essential vaccinations to combat transboundary animal diseases. Transboundary Animal Diseases …