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.
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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.
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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.
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Medical interns: UPC commends govt but concerned about ‘low allowance of shs1m’
“The monthly allowance of 1 million shillings to medical interns is a drop in ocean and out of touch with the reality as our prices of goods and services continue to rise day by day.”
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UPDF’s CMS receives Toyota hilux double-cabin and yamaha motorcycles
Dr Fred Magala thanked the army leadership for good relationship with PEPFAR.
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Govt ready to deploy 1,901 medical interns
In May 2023, Ministry of Health was tasked to find funds to cater for medical interns and Senior House Officers after nationwide protest broke out over pay and poor working condition.