Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, the Lira City woman MP and Minister of Health, led the physical activities beginning at 6.30 a.m. on Sunday.
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RDC issues ultimatum on Arwotcek health centre III upgrade
Arwotcek health centre III has received new equipment, including a microscope, fridge, weighing scale, and beds, among others.
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The effectiveness of sorghum in combating diabetes
Sorghum’s nutrient-rich composition addresses issues that can affect heart health, brain function, and overall bodily well-being, making it especially advantageous for patients with diabetes.
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Gulu sex workers defend business as HIV/AIDS spreads in Acholi
According to Aunu, the majority of young people who run sex businesses have limited knowledge and a negative perception of HIV services and treatments.
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Dokolo district registers 27,899 cases of malaria – report
The malaria death rate in Uganda is estimated to be between 70,000 and 100,000 deaths per year; a toll that exceeds that of HIV/AIDS.
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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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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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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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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.
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National yellow fever vaccination to be launched in Lira City
In August 2020, the yellow fever vaccination was launched in Moyo district and a total of 1.6 million people aged 9 months to 60 years old were expected to benefit.
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Uptake of Hepatitis B vaccines still low among refugees and host communities in West Nile
From 2020 to 2022, according to the acting district health officer, of the 13,000 people tested in Yumbe, 67 people tested positive of Hepatitis B and all were enrolled in care and treatment.
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Exclusive: Lack of Good Samaritan Law linked to increased road crash fatalities in Uganda
Uganda and the rest of Africa are yet to introduce Good Samaritan Law to speed up emergency responses.