Health

Power crisis threatens refurbished Nakaseke Hospital laboratory Daily Monitor

Bukedi’s bitter-sweet battle against malaria Daily Monitor

Jinja hospital faces four-month sickle cell drug shortage Daily Monitor

Every day, an average of 278 people walk through the Uganda Cancer Institute seeking care. Some need a diagnosis. Others return for chemotherapy, laboratory tests, blood products or specialist treatment. Behind each visit is a patient and a family confronting an illness that is becoming an increasingly visible test of Uganda’s health system. THE PRESSURE […] The post Uganda’s Cancer Crisis: 278 patients seek care dai

Cancer exposes one of the most uncomfortable questions facing Uganda’s health system. Why should a country aspire to become a regional centre for advanced medical care while Ugandans who can afford it still look abroad for treatment? The Uganda Cancer Institute is undoubtedly changing. It has performed two bone marrow transplants and is preparing to […] The post Uganda must build a cancer system its citizens can trus

The government is set to procure 52 new ambulances in the 2026/27 financial year to strengthen emergency medical services and improve referral systems across the country. The fleet will comprise…

Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has been buried following his death at the age of 80. Hassan died at a hospital while receiving treatment after a heart attack. He was buried at his home in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, Zanzibar, on Monday, the same day he died, in line with Islamic burial traditions, which […] The post Tanzania First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan buried appeared first on The Observ

In Uganda, the 1995 Constitution affirms the primacy of human rights. Article 39 guarantees every Ugandan the right to a clean and healthy environment. But the enjoyment of this right has in hand a corresponding civic duty to create and protect a clean and healthy environment, per Article 17(j). Viewed in this way, we cannot assert our right to a clean and healthy environment and leave the responsibility of protectin

Rushoroza Hospital named best general hospital in Kigezi Daily Monitor

Health officials in Tooro and the Rwenzori sub-regions have honoured the late King Oyo for championing HIV prevention, immunisation, malaria control and healthy lifestyles.

Uganda has acknowledged shortcomings in child protection, education, health and juvenile justice as it faced scrutiny over its implementation of children’s rights commitments before a United Nations committee.

Snacks or beverages to avoid are those primarily made up of lots of sugar, as these are gobbled up by cavity-causing bacteria SPECIAL FEATURE | AGENCIES | Your oral microbiome is the key to a healthy mouth and body. Here’s how to make sure it’s well-nourished. Everyone knows that sugary foods can lead … The post Here’s what to eat to protect your mouth’s good bacteria appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital is facing mounting pressure from inadequate mortuary facilities, relying on an ageing and undersized Mbarara University of Science and Technology pathology mortuary to handle bodies from across the Western Region.

Jinja hospital oxygen plant breakdown disrupts services Daily Monitor

An experimental lung disease drug developed using artificial intelligence showed promise in reversing biological signs of aging, pointing to broader potential use of the treatment, according to its developer.

Nature Genetics - Emerging antimalarial resistance haplotype

In practice and research, Emily Ragus reflects on her experiences and contributions to maintaining mental health while being a trauma nurse.

If you want a break from beans, try these 6 high-fiber foods instead. They’re nourishing, easy to incorporate into your diet and great for meeting your fiber goals.

The prenatal to postnatal development of our brains involves a complex cascade of chemicals, branching brain-signaling pathways, and unfolding neural cells – the evolution of a universe in microcosm. This incredibly intricate development can lead to potentia…

A drowning bat rescued from Shelley Lake tested positive for rabies, marking the third confirmed rabies case this year.

Obstructive sleep apnea affects nearly one billion adults worldwide and is linked to serious health problems.

University of California, Davis, researchers have stripped down LSD to the base features responsible for its hallucinogenic and therapeutic effects.