Hazardous pesticides: The silent killer in Uganda
By July 2023, over 65% of the 55 flagged pesticide ingredients classified as HHPs were banned in the European Union but still approved for use in Uganda.
Category: Health
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor starts goiter surgery camp
Lacor hospital plans to treat 150-200 goiter patients this year.
Mugumba champions technological breakthroughs to address non-revenue H20 ahead of AFWASA-ICE
Magumba’s campaign has already gained traction among policymakers and environmental advocates.
Jerusalem eyes German labour market
The agreement will offer labour opportunities for Jerusalem students and entire Lango who aspire to find work in Germany.
Africa Health Concern donates to over 100 children in Lira district
According to Ejedio, Africa Health Concern is looking for partnerships with both local and international health development players.
Adjumani targets over 140,000 households under IRS campaign
Norbert Dragule, the Malaria Focal Person for Adjumani District Local Government, revealed that malaria prevalence in the district remains high despite ongoing interventions.
Zipline and Elton John AIDS Foundation expand groundbreaking partnership to Nigeria
Building on the success of Zipline and the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s partnership in Kenya, the expanded collaboration aims to break down supply chain barriers and deliver life-saving HIV prevention and treatment to Nigeria’s youth.
UPDF committed to ending HIV/AIDS by 2030
In 2022, there were 52,000 new infections and HIV/AIDS related deaths stood at 17,000.
Adjumani on high alert following Cholera and Mpox cases
The latest Cholera case was confirmed on November 25, 2024, and Mpox cases have been monitored since October.
West Nile journalists trained to effectively report on Mpox and Marburg
Stanley Anyigu, the health officer for UNICEF, Arua Zone, reiterated his organisation’s commitment to fighting Mpox and Marburg in the sub-region.
Additional foot and mouth disease vaccines for Uganda
This is the third consignment of FMD vaccines from Egypt. First and second donations of 3 million doses reached Uganda in May and July this year.
Experts convene in Accra for cancer treatment guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa
The NCCN Harmonized Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa are free resources for optimising and standardising cancer care across the region.