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Mental health cases in women high since Covid-19, say experts

WEBMental health patients at Arua Hospital share the same space with eye, nose, ear and throat patients. PHOTO/IRENE ABALO Experts have expressed concern about …

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Heart disease: Nine ways to protect yourself Monitor

WEBThe deaths in Uganda increased from 14,463 to 28,149 between 1990 and 2019, according to our assessment of data from the World Heart Observatory, a global …

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Have more conversations about mental health Monitor

WEBWith the ever-increasing pressures of life, primarily the high cost of living, it’s only natural that mental health will suffer. Therefore, the key is to acknowledge one’s …

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Why is red eye disease on the rise in Uganda

WEBFigures from the ministry put the cumulative total of cases at 7,596 by April 6. This is a spike from the 314 cases reported to the ministry by March 6.

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Private healthcare unaffordable, but free healthcare not free

WEBFree healthcare is a human right, and should apply to every Tondo, Draru, and Hamujuni, regardless of their socio-economic station or their geographical location …

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Innovations likely to improve healthcare this year Monitor

WEB“HIV self-testing services are freely available throughout the country, particularly at health centre IIIs, IVs and hospitals. The kit can also be obtained from …

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Break the stigma on mental health Monitor

WEBBreak the stigma on mental health. Monday, January 15, 2024. By Editor. Last Friday, police and passersby rescued two children from their mother, who …

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30 percent of Ugandans have mental disorders, new study

WEBOne in three Ugandans is struggling with poor mental health, according to a new study released by the Health ministry on Tuesday to coincide with World Mental …

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Addressing the medical equipment situation in the country

WEBDr Francis Runumi, the commissioner for planning in the Ministry of Health, says the issue of equipment in health facilities is a matter they have been addressing in …

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10 things government should do to improve healthcare Monitor

WEBHere are 10 things government should do now to improve healthcare services. First, government should retain the structure of decentralised health facilities, …

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Flu wave coming to an end, says doctor Monitor

WEBAccording to WHO, seasonal influenza (the flu) is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It is common in all parts of the world. Influenza …

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PWDs demand hospital sign language interpreters Monitor

WEBMr Joseph Akoli, the founder and team leader of Diversity Innovations Initiative, a youth-led organisation, said many people with hearing impairment lack …

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How communities are fighting stigma among patients to curb HIV …

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization, HIV is currently spreading at 7.2 per cent globally amid hope to end AIDS by 2030. By placing end users—that is, …

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Health centre IIs: To phase them out or not Monitor

WEBIn a bid to reduce expenditure, the government is moving to phase-out health centre IIs (HC IIs), the public health facilities located at parishes. Dr Asuman …

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Janet urges women to embrace regular medical check-ups

WEBMs Museveni noted that at each stage, a woman may encounter distinct symptoms and varying disease risks, hence the need for regular health check-ups, …

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Mental sickness on rise among children

WEBDr Nakku said the rising cases of mental illness have been attributed to drug and narcotics use, stress and poverty in homes. “At first people did not believe that …

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Uganda has fertile ground for disease outbreaks – Health Ministry

WEBHealth system gaps, favourable climatic conditions and geographical location have made Uganda a fertile ground for disease outbreaks and the flourishing of …

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Anthrax outbreak: Kyotera death toll now rises to 17 Monitor

WEBThe Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of anthrax in Kabira Sub-county, Kyotera District, which residents have for the past month been referring to as a …

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It’s a miracle to be alive, says Speaker Kadaga Monitor

WEBJINJA. The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, has for the first time spoken out on her health since she returned from Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, …

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Ugandans excited after launch of free Yellow Fever vaccination …

WEBThe launch of the vaccination campaign at Mayor’s Garden, Lira City on Thursday, means Uganda has now joined the rest of the world on the journey to …

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Govt ordered to set private hospital fees Monitor

WEBGovt ordered to set private hospital fees. Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng. Court has tasked her, together with the government, …

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Ssegirinya speaks out on sickness Monitor

WEBI will do as they say,” he told Monitor last Saturday. He was flown to Germany on August 1, where he has since been receiving specialised treatment …

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