Health

Breast cancer is a cancer that develops in the cells of the breast. It is the most common cancer among women worldwide; however, it can also affect men. It is important to note that not all breast lumps are cancerous, but if you experience any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor. While talking with Dr. Sarah of Nyakibale Hospital, she said it's important always to do check-ups to know what might be happening in your body. She mentioned symptoms of...

Indoor pollution is commonly perceived or referred to as household pollution because most of the pollutants are from emissions from appliances or equipment used in our own houses. Household pollution, as a silent hazard, presents unnoticeable respiratory disease symptoms, especially cancer of the lungs. These symptoms may manifest over time, but they can still be easily ignored. Research shows that over 3 billion people who rely on solid fuels such as wood, charcoal, or animal dung burned in inefficient stoves for...

The Ministry of Health has announced its renewed commitment to combating the alarming rise in teenage pregnancies that have plagued the country for the past decade. In a press briefing held today February 26, 2024, Dr. Andrew Mwebesa, the Director General of Health Services, highlighted the failure of previous campaigns to yield significant results, revealing that teenage pregnancy accounts for 18% of maternal mortality in the country. According to a recent demographic and health survey conducted by the ministry, Uganda currently...

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) is urging the government to pass a law aimed at improving internship opportunities and ensuring the recruitment of doctors to serve in rural health facilities. The proposal comes as part of UMA's efforts to strengthen the healthcare system and reduce maternal mortality rates in the country. In a local radio interview today February 26, 2024, Herbert Luswata, the President of the Uganda Medical Association, highlighted the need to address the shortage of doctors in health...

Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister for Health, who doubles as the Woman Member of Parliament in Lira City, has appealed to exhibitors to invest in local pharmaceutical manufacturing in Uganda and the rest of Africa. She made the remarks while presiding over the opening ceremony of the Uganda Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Expo 2024, organised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda on February 22, 2024, at UMA Multipurpose Hall. "The Ministry of Health, together with the Allied Health Professionals Council Uganda and...

Dr. Martha Grace Ajulong, the Assistant Commissioner of Health Services Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Logistics in the Ministry of Health (MoH) has stated that holding the Pharma expo will be a tremendous opportunity to market Ugandan pharmaceutical products internationally. The MoH, in partnership with Exhibitions Trade Services India Private Limited (ETSIPL) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda, is set to host the 3rd edition of the Uganda Pharma and Healthcare International Expo, an event that will create an opportunity for...