In a move to tackle one of the continent’s most overlooked health challenges, African ministers of health, gathered in Lusaka Zambia, have endorsed a robust regional framework aimed at accelerating progress in oral health, marking a pivotal shift toward prioritizing…
Rotary International, through its Rotarians Against Malaria–Global Rotary Action Group (RAM-Global), has stepped up efforts to rally communities in the Busoga sub-region to embrace the newly introduced malaria vaccine alongside other preventive interventions. According to Daniel Perlman, Chair of RAM-Global,…
The application of sunscreen is often viewed as a seasonal chore, reserved for long days at the beach or by the pool. However, dermatologists and oncologists now unequivocally position it as a non-negotiable, daily health imperative—as crucial to a morning…
The act of brushing and flossing is often relegated to a simple matter of cosmetic maintenance—a routine to prevent cavities and ensure fresh breath. However, a profound and rapidly expanding body of scientific evidence positions oral hygiene not as a…
Dehydration is routinely dismissed as a simple inconvenience, easily solved by a glass of water. However, it is a significant medical condition defined by a deficit in total body water content that disrupts the delicate balance of electrolytes and impairs…
Romantic heartbreak is a near-universal human experience, yet it is frequently minimized as a trivial rite of passage or a “normal phase” everyone must endure. This cultural dismissal, however, stands in stark contrast to a growing body of scientific evidence…
Mbale, Uganda – Health officials in Mbale District have expressed growing concern over the decline in adherence to Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) among people living with HIV, despite a 100% enrollment rate at the start of treatment. According to Robert Wandwasi,…
Busoga, Uganda – Researchers from Makerere University have begun testing a new soybean variety on stunted children in Busoga as part of efforts to combat malnutrition and improve food security. The research is spearheaded by Prof. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa, from the…
Busia, Uganda – The National Drug Authority (NDA) has intercepted smuggled medicines being transported illegally in passenger buses through Busia district, raising fresh concerns over drug safety and regulation in Uganda. The operation, which was part of NDA’s surveillance activities…
The National Drug Authority (NDA), working with the Uganda Police, has arrested a man accused of using Artificial Intelligence-generated videos to sell counterfeit hypertension drugs. Nicholas Ogenga was apprehended in Nakasero, Kampala, after Dr. Emmy Okello, a cardiologist at the…