The 2022 UDHS puts Karamoja as the most fertile sub-region in the country with 6.7 per cent.
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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
Posted inEducation / WASH
Fighting menstrual stigma: Construction of girls’ changing rooms starts at Angaya primary
“Any young girl who passes through a stage of stigma from school will not be free in her study because the menstruation period is a monthly thing which will be happening as we grow.”
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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.
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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.
Posted inNews / Special Reports
Researchers attribute the surge in malaria cases in Northern Uganda to climate variability
In Uganda, recent occurrence of flooding in 2019 along the River Nile and droughts in Northern Uganda has had impact on the transmission of malaria in the affected areas like Gulu, Amuru, Omoro, Oyam, Amuru; Adjumani, Moyo and Obongi.
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How Uganda contained Ebola outbreak using District Health Information Software 2
In September 2022, an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Diseases (EVD) was declared in central Uganda.
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Over 600 elephantiasis patients treated in Lira as LF-MMDP project closes
Elephantiasis impairs the lymphatic system and can lead to the abnormal enlargement of body parts, causing pain, severe disability and social stigma.
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Medical interns: UPC commends govt but concerned about ‘low allowance of shs1m’
“The monthly allowance of 1 million shillings to medical interns is a drop in ocean and out of touch with the reality as our prices of goods and services continue to rise day by day.”
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UPDF’s CMS receives Toyota hilux double-cabin and yamaha motorcycles
Dr Fred Magala thanked the army leadership for good relationship with PEPFAR.
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Govt ready to deploy 1,901 medical interns
In May 2023, Ministry of Health was tasked to find funds to cater for medical interns and Senior House Officers after nationwide protest broke out over pay and poor working condition.
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Why Lango was chosen to host week-long surgical camps in September
Minister Dr Jane Aceng confirmed the week-long surgical camps for Lango sub-region scheduled for September this year.