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…
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Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki: From Journalist to Visionary Telehealth Entrepreneur
In a story that underscores the power of human innovation and the adaptability of journalism skills, Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki, a seasoned journalist, has ventured into the realm of telehealth entrepreneurship with a vision to revolutionize healthcare accessibility. Makana’s journey from reporting on societal issues to founding Losh AI Lab Group, a telehealth startup, is a…
TB / LEPROSY CONTROL PROGRAM IN UGANDA
Updated by Abbey Nsubuga at HICGI News Agency Tuberculosis Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem in Uganda with an annual incidence of 330 cases of all forms and 136 new smear positive cases per 100,000 people per year. The expected case load per year is 102,000 (WHO 2010 Global Report). The 2010 Global WHO…
HIV and Tuberculosis in Uganda
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major issue for people living with HIV/aids in Uganda. HIV is the leading risk factor for development of TB, and TB is the leading cause of death among people with HIV/aids. In 2016, HIV prevalence in Uganda was estimated at 8.1%, and 25% of people with TB were co-infected with HIV/aids….
WHO adds new drugs for COVID treatment.
Latest recommendations prompt new calls for patent waivers to allow more people access to treatments. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0948 EAT on 14 January 2022 The World Health Organization (WHO) has added two more drugs to its guidelines for recommended treatments for COVID-19, as the more infectious Omicron variant of the coronavirus triggers…
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