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.
Category: Health
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.
Inadequate staffing hits Yumbe regional referral hospital
Yumbe referral hospital has 6 doctors, with only one specialist, a pediatric and child health with no consultants,” Dr Patrick Odong said.
Kwania MP, Ayoo blames LGBTQ promoters for the current DNA debate
The government has been asked to regulate DNA labs across the country as results show that many men are fathering children they have not produced.