Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Health experts have called for intensified awareness and efforts to eliminate disease-carrying mosquitoes in Uganda, stating that the parasites have evolved threatening the effectiveness of the existing malaria tools. The expertsâ assertion came ahead of World Mosquito Day, a global commemoration observed on August 20, …
Read More »The rubber ring revolutionising the war on HIV
Africa is bringing a new weapon to the war on HIV and Aids, according to health officials. It comes in the form of a rubber and silicone ring being made available to women and girls. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A number of African nations are boldly embracing a …
Read More »Mukono School girls get boost of sh20m reusable sanitary pads from Absa Bank Uganda, AFRIpads
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENTÂ Â | Absa Bank Uganda and AFRIpads have handed over more than 1,200 reusable sanitary pad kits to school girls from Mukono High School to empower them to remain in school. The donation is in response to the need for quality and consistent menstrual products that enable …
Read More »Gulu hospital celebrates after triumph over ectopic pregnancy
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A rare medical journey unfolded when Scovia Aciro,25, a mother of three, discovered that she was pregnant nearly two months after her initial medical tests failed to reveal her condition. Her story, set against the backdrop of Ayweri village in present-day Gulu District, showcases …
Read More »Navigating automotive financing options: A comprehensive guide for prospective car buyers in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Owning a car is a significant milestone for many Ugandans, providing convenience, freedom, and mobility. However, with the rising cost of vehicles, navigating the world of automotive financing becomes crucial for prospective car buyers in Uganda. Understanding the various financing products available and choosing …
Read More »Cancers among younger Americans under 50 on rise
Los Angeles, US | Xinhua | — Cancers among younger Americans under 50 years of age are increasing at an alarming rate, with gastrointestinal cancers climbing at the fastest rates, according to a new study published on Wednesday. In this cohort study of 562,145 people with early-onset cancer in the …
Read More »High prevalence of genital HPV infections found in men
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study published in the Lancet Global Health has revealed that nearly one in three men aged 15 and above globally are infected with at least one type of genital human papillomavirus (HPV). The study also found that one in five men are …
Read More »High-level global summit on traditional medicine
WHO event to explore evidence and opportunities to accelerate health Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES |Â The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the first ever Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 August 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It is c0o-hosted by the Government of India, which holds the G20 …
Read More »Dozens turn up as Mulago launches interventional radiology services
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 45 year old Frank Kasaija fell as he went grazing about four years ago in the rural Ntoroko district. Since then he has been in and out of hospitals due to excruciating pain in the upper part of his abdomen. A scan done …
Read More »The cost of sleep loss
Why playing catch-up on weekends may not help Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES |Â Whether it’s work or play that prevents us from getting enough shut-eye during the week, assuming we can make up for it by sleeping in over the weekend is a mistake. New research led by Penn State reveals …
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