By Sida Fikerte Ayele & Tola Fasika Negash Ishaka, Uganda — A 23-year-old Ugandan student has launched a new digital health platform that aims to revolutionise how communities access health information in Uganda. Hope.co.ug, built by Hope Emmanuel, a fourth-year Pharmacy student at Kampala International University (Ishaka campus), blends clear health education with cutting-edge AI…
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Radiology & Radiography – Muhangi Micah on the Senior Citizens Talk.
On the #SeniorCitizensTalk with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon) is Mr. Muhangi Micah, a Medical Practitioner , the President of the Society of Radiology in Uganda and Head of Radiology Dept at City Medicals in Kololo.He shares about;CT Scan, X-ray, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Tomography, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Radiology.. Subscribe and watch at
Kaliro’s Yellow Fever Vaccination Drive Aims for 50,000
By Adam Bukenya | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The ongoing statewide yellow fever vaccination program, which started on April 10 and is anticipated to go until April 16, aims to vaccinate over 50,000 people, according to Kaliro District health authorities. Youth mobilizers equipped with megaphones have been sent out to visit local health centers and encourage people to…
The Scientific Debate: Is Aging a Disease?
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 05:44 EAT Saturday 01 February 2025 A small but growing group of scientists is pushing to classify aging as a disease—but they face an uphill battle. (HICGI) – Advances in the biology of aging are reshaping the debate. Some scientists, doctors, and entrepreneurs argue that aging isn’t just…
General Katumba Wamala’s Two-Day Tour of Kalangala District
By Victoria Nampala – 21:21 EAT Saturday, 10 January, 2025. During a two-day working visit to Kalangala District, Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala engaged with stakeholders and inspected various development projects aimed at improving community welfare and infrastructure. Enhancing Education through PartnershipsThe tour included a visit to Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL), a subsidiary of BIDCO,…
What You Need to Know About Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya.
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi. Thursday, January 09, 2025. Burial Programme Thursday, January 9, 2025 â—Ź 16:00 (EAT – Till Late): Vigil at the National Unity Platform (NUP) Headquarters, Makerere Kavule, Kampala. Friday, January 10, 2025 â—Ź 09:00: Body presented at the Parliament of Uganda for legislators to pay their respects. â—Ź 14:00: Prayers at Mbogo…
Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnostics in Africa: The Launch of Losh AI Lab Group.
In the heart of Africa, a transformative movement is underway in the healthcare sector. Losh AI Lab Group, a groundbreaking telehealth startup, is poised to revolutionize cancer diagnostics across the continent. Led by visionary CEO Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki, Losh AI Lab Group harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to bring accurate, affordable, and accessible cancer…
The 13 Best Foods For Glowing Skin.
Your skin is your largest organ and makes up around one-seventh of your total body weight. The major function of your skin is to act as a barrier, protecting the rest of your body from the sun’s rays, hot and cold temperatures, germs, pathogens, and toxic substances. Though most people focus on taking care of…
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