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.
Category: Health
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.
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.
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.
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.”
UPDF’s CMS receives Toyota hilux double-cabin and yamaha motorcycles
Dr Fred Magala thanked the army leadership for good relationship with PEPFAR.
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.
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.
Years later, Covid-19 survivors in Gulu still face public stigma
Terra Renaissance, a Nongovernmental organization working towards zero tolerance to the stigmatization of Covid-19 survivors, wants many stakeholders should be brought on board to address public stigma.
ESAFF calls for efforts to promote food safety to avert food-borne infections
ESAFF works by nurturing the participation of small scale farmers in sustainable development processes, capacity building and institutional development
C-Care Uganda opens Lira city clinic branch
C-Care Uganda owns C-Care IMC and C-Care IHK – formerly International Hospital Kampala (IHK) with at least 19 C-Care clinics across the country.
Communities in Teso supported with bio-sand filters for safe water
The bio-sand filter mechanism given to the people of Eastern Uganda is a simple household water treatment device.