North's First
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.
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.
The 2022 UDHS puts Karamoja as the most fertile sub-region in the country with 6.7 per cent.
As many kidney patients go unnoticed, Uganda’s surgeon, Dr Anthony Buhangamaiso, 37, has been diabetic for the past 20 years
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.
Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many developing countries, where young children and pregnant women are the group most affected.
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.
In September 2022, an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Diseases (EVD) was declared in central Uganda.
Elephantiasis impairs the lymphatic system and can lead to the abnormal enlargement of body parts, causing pain, severe disability and social stigma.
“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.”
Dr Fred Magala thanked the army leadership for good relationship with PEPFAR.
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.
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