Under the guiding theme “Shine a Light: Illuminating Mental Health 2024,” a groundbreaking campaign is set to sweep across Buganda and beyond, spearheaded by none other than the esteemed Nnabagereka of Buganda, Ms. Sylvia Nagginda. Launching the initiative on Tuesday at Bulange Mengo, Ms. Nagginda unveiled plans for a nationwide […]
HEALTH
Gulu City’s Regional Cancer Institute, a €3.5 million project funded by the Austrian government, is nearing completion, marking a significant step towards relieving the congestion at Mulago National Referral Hospital. With Phase I construction progress reaching an estimated 90 percent, the institute is poised to provide critical cancer care services […]
A startling revelation shakes up the sugar substitute scene as researchers uncover the potential health hazards of neotame, a widely used sweetener found in cakes, soft drinks, and chewing gum. In a groundbreaking study, scientists have linked even small doses of neotame to significant damage to the gut, potentially leading […]
Amidst rising malaria cases, Africa braces for a monumental leap forward in the battle against the parasitic scourge, with the rollout of two groundbreaking vaccines poised to reshape the continent’s health landscape. The RTS,S Malaria Vaccine: A Game-Changer in the Making Heralded as a scientific triumph, the RTS,S vaccine marks […]
Jinja Regional Referral Hospital’s healthcare services have come to a standstill as medical staff participate in a peaceful protest over a disputed piece of prime land in the city. Dressed in their medical attire, the medics blocked the hospital’s main gate as part of their demonstration. The dispute centers on […]
A recent study published in The Lancet unveils a remarkable 6.2-year surge in global life expectancy from 1990 to 2021. However, amidst these strides, COVID-19’s impact looms large. The reduction in deaths from enteric infections, lower respiratory infections, ischemic heart disease, and strokes significantly contributed to this rise. Enteric illnesses, […]
Hong Kong reported its first human case of the deadly B virus on Wednesday, with the patient, a 37-year-old man, in a critical condition in hospital after a monkey attack. The Post looks into the virus, which rarely infects people, and how you can protect yourself against the infection. A 37-year-old […]
Dr. Celestine Barigye orchestrated a heartwarming Thanksgiving ceremony on Easter Monday in Bushenyi, gathering family, friends, and well-wishers to express gratitude for his second chance at life. In a message conveyed by Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja commended Dr. Barigye for his unwavering integrity and exceptional […]