Health

Residents of Kazo Muganzirwaza Village in Nansana Municipality have welcomed the national sanitation exercise, but urged authorities to urgently collect the heaps of garbage generated during the clean-up to prevent health risks.

Netherlands Commits US$ 16 Million to Strengthen Youth Empowerment and Reproductive Health in Uganda ChimpReports

The Kingdom of the Netherlands has committed more than $16 million to the Strengthening Adolescents and Youth Rights and Empowerment (SAY Plus+) programme, joining Denmark, Sweden and Iceland in a multi-donor initiative aimed at improving the health, rights and well-being of young people in Uganda. The funding agreement was signed on Thursday between the Embassy […] The post Netherlands commits $16m to youth health i

Amolatar, Uganda | Maternal and newborn healthcare services in Amolatar District have received a major boost following the commissioning of life-saving medical equipment at Amolatar Health Centre IV under the…

The bacteria live in coastal and brackish water and infect victims through ingestion or open wounds.

The consignment, of which 75% was allocated to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and 25% remained in Uganda, was handed over on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, at Nebbi District Headquarters. The donation is intended to strengthen frontline health workers and enhance Ebola preparedness and response in affected and high-risk health zones, particularly along the Uganda–DRC border.

The share of U.S. counties where 95 percent or more of kindergartners were vaccinated against the disease has dropped to 28 percent, public records show.

Background Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) is a critical component of public health and gender equity. However, limited research has explored the everyday experiences of women and adolescent girls managing menstruation within the constrained environment of…

Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight much like Ozempic, but without several of its common side effects. The molecule, called BRP, acts on a more targeted region of the b…

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo as health officials race to contain a virus with no approved vaccine or treatment.

Many people have concerns about watermelon and cantaloupe’s sugar content. Learn how they affect blood sugar and how to fit them into a healthy diet.

What are the best sources of protein? We asked nutrition experts to share the animal- and plant-based sources of protein they recommend.

Cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb nationwide, including in Florida, where the state Health Department has reported 154 confirmed cases and four more suspected cases.

As Uganda joins the world to mark World Drowning Prevention Day, Design Without Borders Africa and partners are calling for stronger water safety measures among fishing communities, where drowning remains a major public health concern.

Coffee and tea – not energy drinks – are linked to health benefits.

Here’s what researchers who study happiness say about how to enjoy your time off.

Physical therapists recommend the single-leg stance as a top balance exercise for adults 40 and over. Learn how to do it safely for best results.

Do you know how to prep your body for a workout, including what you should eat before, if anything?

Scientists are increasingly focused on the thymus, an immune gland that naturally becomes less active with age.

As women have fewer children and more periods, heavy menstrual bleeding is becoming more of a health burden.

Skeletal muscle is one of the first tissues to decline with age. This decline can lead to weakness, scarring, fat accumulation inside muscle and the loss of fast-twitch muscle fibers that are important for quick, powerful movements.