Who was George Angulo, Lango’s illustrious son?
George Angulo volunteered as a member of the Lira District Service Commission and a board member at the Lira Regional Referral Hospital.
Category: Health
Stakeholders convene in Lira City to address “AIDS prevalence” in Lango sub-region
If only 10 people in Uganda become infected each year, it means it is no longer an important issue, but it does not mean AIDS will be eradicated, Dr Aceng said.
Uhuru Sickle Cell Run targets procuring two HB electrophoresis machines
The Uhuru Sickle Cell Run is expected to be attended by lead runners Moses Kipsiro and Otuke East County MP Julius Acon Bua.
Social support becomes lifeline for health amid financial strain
Poor mental health, including high stress, and poor physical health, are key factors associated with lower vitality levels and should therefore be primary focuses for action.
Surviving the silent threat: A journey through antimicrobial resistance
The WOAH Report on Antimicrobial Agents for Use in Animals 2024 includes not only analyses of 2021 antimicrobial quantities, but also trends from 2019-2021 in 81 countries.
Calls for global health spending to save millions of children from malnutrition and disease
New modelling shows 40 million more children will suffer from hunger’s worst effects by 2050 due to climate change, but immediate action could instead boost health, spur economic growth.
Fapon’s Mpox antigen detection product shows unparalleled sensitivity of below 1 pg/mL in positive clinical specimens
Fapon Biotech has not only upgraded its mpox antigen detection products but also meticulously validated their performance against positive samples with an authoritative institution.
What Minister Kadaga has said about Minister Mateke’s death
Mateke waa serving as Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs – Defence.
Rides to raise cancer awareness will begin in Gulu City, Sunday
Cancer is one of the top ten killer diseases at Lacor Hospital, according to Dr. Ojok, and the high number of cases means that there is an extra burden to be managed.
Kenya, Ethiopia childhood immunization win in COVID-19 offer insights amid global mpox threat, AFIDEP Study shows
Conducted by researchers at the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) led by Chifuniro Somanje Mankhwala, the study underscores the critical role of community-based healthcare, mobile vaccination units, and collaborative mass vaccination campaigns in bolstering immunization programs against pandemic-induced challenges, including supply chain disruptions and healthcare access issues.
Rockefeller Foundation invests in Uganda’s climate change health national adaptation plan
Uganda’s Climate Change Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP) 2025-2030, which was launched on August 22, addresses the significant threat that climate change poses to Ugandan public health.
Pictures as Gideon is laid to rest
Gideon was a broadcaster whose work inspired many across Lango and beyond.