What to know as Northern Uganda Cancer Institute starts partial operations
According to the 2020 record from Gulu Cancer Registry, more than 1, 320 people in the four districts of Gulu, Amuru, Omoro, and Nwoya were diagnosed with cancers.
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Yambala 4 Me Campaign: Journalists urged on promoting health and safety risks ahead of festivities
Robinah Joyce Ochaya of Radio QFM said that media is the best tool for female journalists and challenged them to always carry female condoms instead of only men carrying it always.
Outlets closed, drugs worth shs70m impounded during NDA operation in Lango
NDA regional manager for Northern Uganda Zablon Kwizera Igirikwayo noted that the operation was done in the respective districts and city based on the past records regarding their level of compliance.
Locals in Pader sub-county decry shortages of anti-malarial drugs
The average economic loss to malaria in Uganda annually is over shs. 1.8trillion.
709 out of 19,763 tested positive for HIV in Pader
Pader district was previously ranked at 12 percent which was as well higher than the national ranking at 5.4 percent.
Dokolo district registers 27,899 cases of malaria – report
The malaria death rate in Uganda is estimated to be between 70,000 and 100,000 deaths per year; a toll that exceeds that of HIV/AIDS.
Dr Jane Aceng’s plan to have functional national hospitals
Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has told the government to implement three-phase power connection to sort out inadequate power supplies to hospitals crisis the country.
The effects of open border on HIV/AIDS and TB patients in Madi
Logoba HC3 is currently treating 30 HIV/AIDS patients from refugee settlement camps including others from neighboring villages of Kajio-Keji county of South Sudan.
How Lacor hospital has saved a 14yo victim of Apaa land conflict
Killing is not a new phenomenon in Apaa due to the land conflict in the area, but what sets this one apart is the stealthy manoeuvres employed.
Worldwide generosity, Galo’s visit pours hope in ailing Dr Anthony Buhangamaiso
“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.
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.