Health

The National Medical Stores wants the government to fully foot the bill for medicines by scaling up their budgetary allocation from 537 billion shillings to 2.5 trillion shillings. NMS General Manager Moses Kamabare while appearing before the parliament’s committee on health on March 25, 2024, reviewed that about 60% of medicines supplied are procured using funds from development partners which has left the country at their mercy. According to Kamabare, the committee also questioned why the National Medical Stores continues to...

The Rwampara district leadership, led by RDC Asiimwe Jane Muhindo, launched the construction of a three-in-one staff house at Bugamba Health Centre IV on March 13, 2024, in a move to improve health service delivery in the area. The three housing units will accommodate eight (8) health workers, as the project aims to provide health workers at this facility with accommodation to ensure that they are available to offer health services, especially during emergencies. During the launch, Dr. Cranmer Mugasira, the...

Uganda has received global recognition for its remarkable leadership in implementing effective strategies for Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR). The country's commitment to combating maternal and perinatal deaths has been praised during the 5-day Global Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response Technical Working Group meeting held in Kampala from March 11th to 15th, 2024. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of Uganda's Ministry of Health, officially inaugurated the event at the Protea Hotel in Kampala. In...

ENT (ear, nose, and throat ) specialists are witnessing a surge in the number of children between the ages of 2 to 12 years experiencing hearing loss. Experts are expressing concern over the rising cases and urging parents to prioritize early detection and appropriate management of hearing-related issues. However, the cost associated with rectifying these conditions is proving to be a significant barrier. Dr. Miriam Mutero Musinga, the general manager of CK IHK, highlighted the growing prevalence of hearing loss...

In a bid to ensure the availability of blood for patients who truly need it, the Executive Director of Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS), Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune, has called on health workers to exercise caution in using blood. Speaking at the 11th International Congress of the Africa Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT), held on March 4, 2024, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Dr. Kyeyune stressed the need to reserve blood supplies for critical cases. During her keynote speech, Dr. Kyeyune likened blood...

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...