UPDF troops in Somalia urged to prioritize physical and mental health
The medical team affirmed that a healthy force is a capable force, and health awareness must remain a priority in every deployment setting.
Category: Health
The deadly cost of paperwork in maternal care
Health facilities required every expectant mother to carry an exercise book to record her antenatal and delivery information.
Foot-and-mouth vaccine campaign targets thousands of cattle in Lamwo
Local farmers have welcomed the foot and mouth disease vaccination campaign with enthusiasm, calling it a lifeline for their livelihoods.
Unyama P7 school launches construction of girls’ changing facility
Justine Kidega, the LC3 chairperson of Unyama sub-county, said Unyama has designed a five year unique development plan.
Govt orients Lango cultural leaders on malaria vaccine and routine immunization
Rukia: “We trained Lango clan leaders to act as government advocates, educating their communities about the malaria vaccine and routine immunization.”
International oncology experts meet in Kenya to address regional cancer needs
National Comprehensive Cancer Network and African Cancer Coalition take part in American Cancer Society Global Academy Regional Workshop to improve cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Over 74,000 women in Uganda suffer from fistula
Annually on 23 May, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed by the international community as a way to rally action, commitment and support to ending obstetric fistula.
Despite being preventable and curabl, cervical cancer remains 4th biggest cancer in women
Agrees Pooja Mishra, Secretary of NCPI Plus that it is unacceptable when cervical cancer, which is preventable and curable – and the only cancer which can be eliminated – still kills 350,000 women worldwide.
Lt. Gen. Paul Lokech memorial medical camp launched in Kitgum
Paul Lokech died on August 21, 2021, at the rank of Major General.
Toxic politics of selling addiction to children
In Mexico, food and beverage advertising targeted at children is not just pervasive – it is manipulative.
Polio survivor shares the struggles of living without a wheelchair
Mugwanya, now in his early forties, was diagnosed with polio at the age of three.
Nyeko Johnson donates ambulances to Lamwo district
Lamwo district operates 31 functional health facilities, including those managed by government agencies, development partners like UNHCR, and private entities.