George Bhoka Didi, Obongi County MP, questioned UVRI’s limited efforts to ensure that its research reaches decision-makers and the public.
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Is long-acting HIV treatment as good as taking daily pills?
A study published in 2018 gauged interest in potential new ARV therapies back then among 263 people with HIV from clinics in Duke and University of South Carolina.
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With only 70 months left to end AIDS, why is the urgency missing?
The latest Global AIDS Update Report of the UNAIDS shows that most new HIV transmissions are attributed to those who are undiagnosed, followed by those who are diagnosed but untreated.
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Ground broken for Amai hospital theatre
Amai Hospital is now providing critical care to cancer patients, with plans underway to establish a specialized cancer institute.
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How can we leave those behind who are at higher TB risk?
When a person with presumptive TB is identified, then frontline workers of Humana People to People India get an X-Ray and TB test done. If found positive, the treatment is initiated without delay at the nearest public TB clinic.
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Catapulting funding crisis into opportunity by getting on track to end TB and tobacco use
Undernutrition ranked the 2ndbiggest TB risk factor in Indonesia with 84,000 people with TB disease notified in 2023. Diabetes, HIV and alcohol were the next three big risk factors for TB in the country.
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The establishment of the blood bank in Lira, and what this means for Lango
As construction of the blood bank moves forward, the people of Lango look forward to a future where no life is lost due to blood shortages.
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Ministry of Health to provide two ultrasound machines to Lamwo district
As Lamwo district expects the ultrasound machines, one has been stationed at Padibe Health Centre IV.
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Agago district VHTs express concerns over government neglect
VHTs in the district face other challenges, such as a lack of transportation, including bicycles and motorcycles for easy mobility while treating patients.
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Cancer survivor Okwir Gunya urges people to prioritize health screenings
Okwir Gunya has urged everyone and Lango cultural leaders to take advantage of the Uganda Cancer Institute in Gulu for screenings and treatment.
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Hundreds benefit from free dental camp at Oyam district health centers
Many beneficiaries who received treatment expressed immense gratitude, sharing how the free dental services had changed their lives.
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MP Aguti Nyangkori spends shs200 million on an ambulance for Dokolo
The new ambulance is expected to significantly reduce delays, ensuring that pregnant women and other patients receive prompt medical care.