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Uganda strives for a mercury-free health sector

Inhalation of mercury vapour can damage the central nervous system, leading to cognitive impairment, tremors, and other neurological disorders Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |Ā Uganda is actively working towards a mercury-free healthcare sector, an important step in safeguarding public health and environmental sustainability. Mercury, a naturally occurring heavy metal, has …

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Suspected quack doctor faces additional DPP charges

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has brought additional charges against Francis Taulula, a suspected quack doctor from Pallisa District, who is accused of forging academic documents, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Taulula, who resides in the Industrial Area, Pallisa Town …

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Five hospitalized as anthrax hits Kazo

Kazo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five people in Kazo district are hospitalized after consuming meat suspected to be contaminated with anthrax. Dr Andrew Oguta, the team leader District Anthrax Task Committee said during a sensitization meeting at the town council headquarters on Thursday that five people had been put …

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Mpox: 899,000 vaccine doses allocated to 9 African countries

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox, a mechanism formed to counter mpox, has allocated an initial 899,000 vaccine doses for 9 countries across the African region that are hit hard by the current mpox surge. In collaboration with affected countries and donors, …

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Herbalists in Busoga opt for local remedies to manage mpox

Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā In response to a recent surge in M-pox cases in Mayuge and Namayingo districts, some local herbalists have turned to traditional remedies as a purported treatment option for the disease. According to the Ministry of Health, as of October 30, Mayuge District alone has reported …

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