Health

Vitiligo is a condition that causes the loss of skin pigment, which can lead to white patches of skin on different parts of the body. The exact cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells. In the case of vitiligo, the immune system attacks the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its colour. Vitiligo can occur at any age,...

Rotary Cancer Run Uganda, in partnership with other companies, is organising an event run that is slated for August 27th, 2023, with the main event being held at Kololo Independence Grounds, alongside regional runs crossing 40 districts, towns, and cities nationwide. According to Rtn Rittah Nakasawe, the Programme Development Officer for the Rotary Cancer Run, this year’s run will be the 12th edition in Uganda and will be held in a powerful endeavour to fight cancer and positively impact the...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, primarily those of African, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Indian descent. It is essential to be informed about this condition, its impact, and the available treatments to support individuals living with SCD and promote better public awareness. In Uganda alone, statistics suggest that at least 15,000 babies per year are born with sickle cell disease. Here's what you should know about sickle cells: Genetics: Sickle cell disease is inherited...

Hon. Margaret Muhanga, the State Minister for Primary Healthcare, has today July 26, 2023, received a mobile laboratory from the European Union on behalf of the Ministry of Health at the Ministry's offices in Kampala. "On behalf of the Ministry of Health, I have received a mobile laboratory, worth 167,300 Euros, from the European Union," Muhanga said. The European Union donated the mobile laboratory to the Ministry of Health as part of the ongoing European Union-funded programme to support countries in...

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Tumusiime Katsigazi, has praised the directorate of Health Services based at Nsambya Barracks during a familiarisation tour with the directorate. He was received by the Director of Medical Services, Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIGP Dr. Byaruhanga Moses, and his team. Tumusiime appreciated the commitment and services rendered by the medical personnel. "Your intervention has sustained life in a very difficult situation, irrespective of all the necessary tools, but you are committed to working for...

The Ministry of Health has verified a Cholera epidemic in Namayingo District, with about three cases detected. The casualties are being treated at Bukana Health III in the Namayingo district. According to Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the Ministry of Health's spokesperson, Namayingo district has reported three instances of cholera, with patients and close contacts being treated at Bukana Health Centre III. "The District Health Officer noted that samples and victims were taken from three women in Secho village, Bumaleng parish, and Sigulu Island...