By Joan Akello Norah, 40, a mother of seven was diagnosed with rectal cancer at Case Clinic January 2011. She was put on radiotherapy and chemotherapy at Mulago National Referral but when she lost her husband this August, her condition worsened. Not only is cancer painful, but desertion from her …
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By Joan Akello Dr Josephat Byamugisha Head of the obstetrics and gynaecology directorate said the new hospital will handle emergency cases only. It is projected that the facility will have bed capacity of 320 and 20 units for babies. The hospital will sit in the main Mulago hospital complex. This …
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By Joan Akello The national referral hospital has undertaken the installation of a plant in the past three months. The plant’s commission according to its schedule was set for today however, it is still in the test running stage. Executive director Dr. Baterana Byarugaba said, “We are behind schedule but …
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By Joan Akello Under the umbrella of Generation Change (GC), a group of youths marked the International Tolerance Day by promoting community service. The US secretary of State, Hillary Clinton launched the initiative GC to involve young people to create tolerance worldwide. In Uganda, U.S. Ambassador Scott DeLisi launched the …
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By Joan Akello Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is in the process of commissioning its medical compressed air plant and a vacuum extraction pump. This comes at the time Mulago National Referral is building an oxygen plant. Dr. Omagino. O.O John, UHI Director, signed a 2.4 Million Shillings cheque instructing British …
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By Annah Natukunda Women and girls demand accountability for maternal and infant deaths The complaint was filed by a 17- year- old girl from Kamwokya–Kisenyi, a suburb of Kampala city. She wants an explanation for the death of her newborn baby at Mulago National Referral hospital. Once the teenager found …
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By Annah Natukunda One nurse is expected to care for 100 acutely sick patients as ministry loses Shs400 million per year on “ghost” workers You get up! Go and sit outside,” orders a man dressed in light blue trousers and a white shirt with a Mulago Hospital staff ID. He …
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