Health

The decried trial was canceled last week before police seized vaccine doses.

The Uganda Cancer Institute says it receives about 350 new breast cancer cases annually, with specialists warning that painless lumps and delayed medical assessment continue to contribute to late diagnosis.

Specialists warn that stigma and limited awareness are delaying diagnosis among men, urging those who notice unusual breast changes to seek medical attention rather than ignore symptoms.

The World Health Organisation warns of a complex outbreak after Nigeria confirmed its first imported case of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in a woman. Read More: https://punchng.com/who-warns-of-complex-ebola-spread-after-nigeria-confirms-case/

Buhimba Health Centre III has received 10 hospital beds, mama kits and other medical supplies to improve maternal care and ease pressure on the facility’s limited resources.

A Plan International Uganda report warns that floods, landslides and prolonged droughts are disrupting education, healthcare and food security while increasing girls’ exposure to abuse, exploitation and early marriage.

The “little blue pill” has an interesting emerging use for a condition that affects far more women than men.

After months of reporting by 'Rolling Stone,' a trial declared ‘unethical’ by WHO will not move forward.

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The Ministry of Health says inadequate equipment, waste disposal systems and funding threaten Uganda’s monthly National Cleaning Days, warning that sanitation gains will remain temporary without sustained investment.

Eli Lilly tests brenipatide for alcohol use disorder & depression; CASPR/UPMC trials Novo's Wegovy for addiction. GLP-1 drugs show promise beyond metabolic disorders.

Uganda Christian University will graduate its first doctoral student in Journalism, Media and Communication as 670 students receive awards during the institution’s 27th graduation series in Mukono.

Can weight loss drugs affect your sex life? Doctors explain how GLP-1s may influence libido, erectile function, and sexual health.

One of the most popular supplements sold in the US could be having an unintended side effect, research suggests.

Everyday habits can impact blood sugar in a positive or negative way. Registered dietitians share three things that are quietly impacting your blood sugar.

A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these nutrients throug…

Kayla Barnes-Lentz, as she's done for years, has disclosed her health metrics for the world to see. Her pregnancy will be no different.

The best drinks for heart health are water and other unsweetened beverages, American College of Cardiology guidelines note. Limit sugary drinks and alcohol.

Nigeria’s first Ebola case matches DR Congo strain, health officials sayAl Jazeera Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things standCNN Late detection in Nigeria raises alarm as Ebola spreads across AfricaYahoo Nigeria's first Ebo…

Random chin hairs are common. But if you want to get rid of them, here are the most effective treatments.

For many, the herpes virus is a pervasive pest that causes painful and unsightly blisters.

At least 5.9 million U.S. children lived with a parent who used marijuana on most days in 2024, a new study estimates, raising safety concerns.