Health

The proprietor of Welfare Clinic in Soroti City is under police custody in connection with the death of a woman during childbirth under suspicious circumstances. Identified as Emma Lucy Aluka, the lady arrived at the clinic on Thursday, January 23, experiencing labor pains, and after assessment, Dr. Egwau recommended a …

Summary: Uganda will receive 10,000 Mpox vaccine doses next week, donated by the US through Africa CDC. Mass vaccination campaigns will start next month in high-risk areas, with health officials assuring the vaccine’s safety. Uganda is set to receive 10,000 Mpox vaccine doses next week to bolster efforts in combating …

Summary: The death of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has raised discussions on brain death, with experts clarifying it is irreversible despite temporary organ function. Confusion arose after reports suggested he was not fully dead, prompting calls for better medical communication to manage expectations during such emotional events. The death …

Summary: The Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) has closed Kamwokya Med-Care Centre and suspended its proprietor, Dr. Richard Waigumba, for two years after the death of a patient due to professional misconduct. Investigations revealed unqualified personnel, poor supervision, falsified records, and inadequate resources. The Uganda Medical and Dental …

Summary: Over 2 million high-risk individuals, including many in Uganda, are set to benefit from lenacapavir, a biannual injectable drug for HIV prevention. Backed by global donors like PEPFAR, the Global Fund, CIFF, and BMGF, this initiative aims to provide affordable and equitable access to the drug over three years. …

Summary: Health Minister Dr. Ruth Aceng defended a US$18.09 million loan for the Uganda Cancer Institute’s expansion, arguing it is vital to improve cancer care and ease the burden on overworked oncologists. The expansion, part of a regional project, faces delays and a financing gap, but officials emphasize its importance …

Summary: A harmful algae bloom has spread across Lake Victoria’s shores in Kalangala District, disrupting local fishing and water usage. The algae, caused by pollution, has led to foul-smelling water and health concerns. Fishermen report reduced catches, especially in Tilapia, and many residents are unable to use the water for …

Summary: Ugandans are being urged to end HIV-related stigma and focus on raising awareness, as part of the IKnowKati campaign, organized by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) and the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) for World AIDS Day. Key figures, including RAHU’s Benson Muhindo and UNMF President Eddy Kenzo, emphasized …

In a historic synchronized cross-border vaccination campaign, over 6.5 million children in Kenya and Uganda received polio immunizations from October 3 to 6, 2024. Launched in Bungoma District, Kenya, and Mbale District, Uganda, this initiative focused on vulnerable children in high-risk border areas, ensuring comprehensive protection against this debilitating disease. …

A single case of mpox has been confirmed in Nakasongola prison in central Uganda, according to a prison spokesperson. The inmate is currently isolated and receiving treatment. The outbreak, initially identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this year, was declared a public health emergency by the World Health …