Health and Lifestyle Reporter, Author at Healthmagazine.co.ug

Eat Beans, Garlic, Fruits to lower cholesterol

High cholesterol levels are linked to heart disease, the world’s leading cause of death. According to healthline.com, the trick to managing your cholesterol levels lies in your diet. These foods…

Uganda’s Health and COVID-19 Management

By Dr Kizza Besigye HEALTH (especially public health) is a PUBLIC GOOD that’s created through collective choice; paid for collectively; and supplied to recipients without charge (or below cost). That’s…

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Bukoola Chemical Industries, Anti-Counterfeit Network Partner in fight against fake agro-chemicals

Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd, the largest agro-chemical distributing companies in Uganda, in partnership with the Anti-Counterfeit Network, has unveiled a campaign dubbed “Protect life…Twefeeko” aimed at creating awareness about fake…

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In pictures: The Soroti Referral Hospital team that recently separated the siamese twins meeting the Speaker prior to being recognised by Parliament early this week.

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Prince Philip dies

Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died. He was aged 99. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her…

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Surviving Ebola in Luwero: Near death experience from deadly hemorrhagic fever

Since there has not been any known cure or real treatment for Ebola, once one is diagnosed with the fever, many believe chances of making it are next to none.…

Corona Virus: How to stay safe

Coronavirus is finally here in Uganda with the country confirming its first case on March 21st of a 36 year old who had returned from Dubai via Ethiopian Airlines. With…

Ending Mental Health Stigma One Conversation at a Time – My Story

Do we have a responsibility as people with mental illnesses to talk about it to help diminish the stigma? I wish we didn’t have to but we have to; it…

Foods that contain good natural sugar for the body

The sugar molecule is the simplest form of carbohydrate, according to MayoClinic.com. Sugar gets absorbed into the bloodstream and becomes blood sugar, or glucose, where it acts as fuel for…

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Minister Opendi awarded for success in Healthcare

Former Minister of State for Health in charge of General Duties Sarah Opendi was February 14 awarded the Healthcare Leadership Award at the World Health & Wellness Congress & Awards in Mumbai India.…