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.
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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.
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.