Uganda responsible for 70% of the world’s malaria cases
The global health body also noted that four countries accounted for just over half of all malaria deaths globally.
Category: Health
Stigma hampering fight against HIV epidemic in Uganda
The stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS exacerbate unequal power relations and control in society.
Lira health workers vow to down tools over salaries
Rashid Etup Mwesigye, the vector control officer of Lira district said they have not been paid for almost two months since enrollment in the new system. He cited irregularities in the system, adding it “could have been jeopardized.”
Poor access to reproductive services sparks UTI cases
Over-the-counter treatments for urinary tract infections (UTI) may also be helpful, according to Kaka.
Uganda: Youth innovation, a paradigm shift in the health system
According to the innovator, backed by verifiable facts, in Uganda, a total of 16 mothers die and this is equivalent to a taxi crash claiming all passengers.
Change agents helping rural mothers embrace positive health mindsets
BRAC Health Program developed a mobile medic app that tracks expectant mothers from day one until the delivery date.
Acholi leaders speak as USAID invests $38m for malaria control in Uganda
Malaria cases and deaths in Acholi among other regions are high. For Acholi, it has 76% of regional cases are recorded in the households.
Lango: The lives of diabetic patients and experts’ guidance as cases rise
Joshua Ogweng, a resident in Lira City and one of the diabetic patients was confirmed positive for diabetes in 2006. Sixteen years later, he has not recovered as he continues to take his medication timely.
Do we need medical officers in lower health facilities in Uganda?
It will be a wastage of human resources if medical officers are placed in lower facilities yet actually the major hospitals don’t have enough.
Special Report: Sicker than patients, Soroti RRH struggles to offer services: patients share a bed
A fact-finding tour in the hospital conducted by Capt. Mike Mukula, Peter Pex Paak, Resident City Commissioner [RCC] of Soroti, and the hospital administration found several departments operating in a sorrowful state.
For Museveni to be taken seriously, UPDF should be pushing science to drive policy
The UPDF should be pushing science to drive policy if at all Museveni should be taken seriously on his scientific assertions.
The sacrifices made by nurses and midwives that go unnoticed
Intimidating nurses is not a solution rather negotiating and solving the issue of salary discrepancies would be the best strategy