Parliament has demanded government explain the whereabouts of 10 billion shillings which was given to the Ministry of health to fight Hepatitis B. The directive was issued by the speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga while presiding over parliament sitting. This came after members of parliament have expressed concern over the increasing cases of Hepatitis B in the […]
The speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga rejects claims that Uganda parliament neglect maternal health advocacy. Kadaga says the Uganda parliament is known internationally of advocating for maternal health although they are attacked locally for not doing anything. Kadaga made the remark during a meeting in Kampala where parliamentarians under Network of African Women ministers and Parliamentarians […]
Government has set to flag off the roll out of the new vaccine against cervical cancer into the national routine immunization schedule throughout the country today. The Minister for Health Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye says that the flagging off function will be at Bwera Senior Secondary School play ground in Kasese district. It is estimated that cervical cancer […]
A new report released by the International Community of Women Living with HIV in East Africa (ICWEA) reveals a number of violations performed against women living with HIV at both health centers and the communities where they live which has left this special group feeling worthless in the world. Reading the report findings which were carried out […]
As health experts and activists continue to urge HIV positive people to swallow their medication every day, there is now a new growing concern among the HIV positive patients where are good number of them are now registering resistance against the ARV drugs they take daily. According to community HIV/AIDS activists, Moses Super Charger and Richard […]
The Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called for a concerted effort amongst African countries to pay special attention to the most vulnerable people in the society who include women, children and the youth. He said financing for health was critical and there was need to efficiently use the limited available resources. Rugunda was speaking at […]
Are you an expectant mother or do you know someone who is. If yes this article is for you. Researchers have listed products expectant mothers should avoid during the first trimester. Expectant mothers in their first trimester should avoid certain cosmetics, cleaning agents and medicines, to protect the developing fetal brain from chemicals that can […]
Researchers in Uganda are asking government to start implementing the newly released WHO guidelines in the prevention of HIV in high risk communities which researchers and WHO say reduce the cost of treating the disease in a long run. According to Dr. Nulu Bulya and Dr. Charles Brown from infectious disease institute, new WHO prevention strategies […]
As the numbers of persons with disability continue to rise globally, Uganda society for disabled children (USDC), an organization that helps disabled children in the country, is asking government and other stake holders to put in more resources to address the situation. Uganda society for disabled children program officer Geoffrey Katende says that much as the […]
A number of local artists have now turned to fighting for a noble cause as a good number of them are into a massive battle against cancer that has now silently claimed many lives in the country than ever before. Among the artists are, Naira Ali, Gravity Omutuju, Barbi Jay, Sophie Gombya who through their talent […]