“I’m strong. I’m going to fight for my life. I’m stronger than ever. You guys have restored my hope,” Dr Anthony who needs a kidney transplant says.
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Lango surgical camp: ‘Penny-pinching’ MPs who have yet to donate towards fruitful end
The Lango surgical camp which will run from September 11th – 16th, 2023 throughout the entire sub-region is in partnership with Ministry of Health, Lango Parliamentary Group, among others.
Lira: Chews receive bicycles to enhance health service delivery
Out of the 196 bicycles, half of it will be given to the female Chews and the same support will be given across the country.
Karamoja, Busoga lead in fertility in latest UBOS report
The 2022 UDHS puts Karamoja as the most fertile sub-region in the country with 6.7 per cent.
Experts explain kidney disease as Dr Anthony Buhangamaiso battles with it
As many kidney patients go unnoticed, Uganda’s surgeon, Dr Anthony Buhangamaiso, 37, has been diabetic for the past 20 years
Oyam district ranked 72nd by Ministry of Health
According to Dr. Apio, the highest level of a health service unit in Oyam district is Anyeke Health Center IV which at the moment is serving a population of more than 500,000 people.
Can monoclonal antibodies save us from malaria morbidity and mortality?
Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many developing countries, where young children and pregnant women are the group most affected.
Researchers attribute the surge in malaria cases in Northern Uganda to climate variability
In Uganda, recent occurrence of flooding in 2019 along the River Nile and droughts in Northern Uganda has had impact on the transmission of malaria in the affected areas like Gulu, Amuru, Omoro, Oyam, Amuru; Adjumani, Moyo and Obongi.
How Uganda contained Ebola outbreak using District Health Information Software 2
In September 2022, an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Diseases (EVD) was declared in central Uganda.
Over 600 elephantiasis patients treated in Lira as LF-MMDP project closes
Elephantiasis impairs the lymphatic system and can lead to the abnormal enlargement of body parts, causing pain, severe disability and social stigma.