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How nurses, midwives can have a greater impact in the new normal
WebA lot of factors such as resources, leadership, policy need to align for this to be a reality but as nurses and midwives, we can do our bit by keeping up with the trends in the profession and abreast with the changing needs in health. Density of nursing personnel per 10 000 population in 2018. Below are some of the trends to look out for that
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C-Care Launches in Uganda, to invest $40 million as part of its
WebC-Care is a Mauritian private healthcare group founded in 2008 and part of the CIEL Healthcare network, majority shareholder being CIEL, a Mauritian diversified investment group. C-Care owns and operates two hospitals (Darné, Wellkin Hospital), and two clinics (Grand-Baie, and Tamarin) which are among the best healthcare facilities in …
The politics of Uganda’s healthcare
WebMore so, over 65% of all incumbent legislators are voted out of office in every election. This high attrition rate of legislators in Uganda is a sign that our citizens do actually hold elected officials to account. Indeed, Uganda is very different from mature democracies like the USA where in any election, less than 10% of incumbent legislators
Minister Aceng asks parliament to support malaria vaccine roll out
WebMinister Aceng. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has asked Members of Parliament to support efforts by the government to roll out the world’s first malaria vaccine in 2023. The RTS,S malaria vaccine, the result of 35 years of research and development, is the first-ever vaccine against a …
AstraZeneca’s Healthy Heart Africa screens 3.9 million Ugandans …
WebHypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical disease that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, including other health problems. It is a leading cause of premature death worldwide. In Uganda, the 2014 national STEPwise survey revealed that 24.4 percent of Ugandans have hypertension.
HEALTH TECH: 9 startups transforming healthcare in Africa
WebFrom Ethiopia to South Africa, health tech entrepreneurs are developing solutions to make quality medical care accessible and affordable throughout the continent. Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | While African healthcare technology is still nascent when assessing it against global trends, significant progress has been made in the industry. In …
AstraZeneca’s Healthy Heart Africa programme set to expand in …
WebThe Independent December 3, 2022 Health, NEWS Leave a comment. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | AstraZeneca has announced a planned expansion of its access to healthcare programme, Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), to 10 new countries, starting in 2023. The programme, which is currently present in nine countries including Uganda, is …
Uganda’s food safety crisis leaves many at risk of disease and death
WebThe study found that unsafe food creates a vicious cycle of disease and malnutrition, particularly affecting infants, young children, the elderly, and the sick. The researchers said 1.3 million Ugandans are diagnosed with food-borne illnesses annually, constituting 14% of all human ailments treated annually.
The growing burden of cancer in Uganda
WebCancers in Uganda, as many other developing countries, are related to infection. Close to 40% of Cancers are infection related cancers such as Cancer of the cervix, cancer of the liver, Kaposi Sarcoma (cancer of the skin), Cancer of the head and neck, Lymphomas, Burkitt’s Lymphoma and we also suspect some of the Leukaemias …
Bukedea Teaching Hospital opened, to offer free treatment
WebBukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among has opened a multi-million shillings teaching hospital expected to offer free maternity care for mothers in Bukedea district. Located in Bukedea Town Council, about 33 kilometers along the Mbale-Kumi highway, the teaching hospital will offer specialized and …
Makerere's school of public health commissions its auditorium
WebKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere School of Public Health (MakSPH) has launched its multi-billion state-of-the-art auditorium as the second phase of the construction of itsew building at Makerere University takes shape. The school is currently operating at Mulago with a growing population of students of over 1,000, leading to lack …
Full list of 34 Ugandan measures to contain COVID-19
WebHere is the full list of 34 measures Uganda has taken since March 18th to contain the pandemic. 1. Close all the Educational Institutions which account for 15 million young Ugandans; 2. Suspend communal prayers in Mosques, Churches or in Stadia and other open air venues; 3. Stop all public political rallies, cultural gatherings or …
Stanbic Bank, Prudential unveil joint medical insurance cover
WebMediProtect is open to the bank customers and any of their nominated dependents, irrespective of age Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic customers are now able to acquire for themselves and loved ones, annual medical insurance cover of up to Shs20million, courtesy of Stanbic MediProtect, a joint offer by …
Gov’t commissions shs.1.2 billion Butiaba health center III
WebThe government released 1.2 billion shillings for the construction of the new health facility and handed over the construction works to the UPDF engineering brigade. While commissioning the new health facility on Friday evening, Robinah Nabbanja, the prime minister of Uganda tasked health workers at the facility to effectively and promptly
Health, education take largest share in Sh48 trillion approved …
WebThe largest share of the resource envelope is towards the Human Capital Development programme that entails (Health, Education and Gender) at 8.74 trillion Shillings. This is followed by Governance and Security at 7.03 trillion Shillings, Integrated Transport Infrastructure and Services with 4.17 trillion Shillings, Sustainable Energy
HEALTH: Herbal medicine’s future
WebIt is known as “Natural Health Care Consultations,” says Nambatya. But Nambatya is just one of many people embracing the future of herbal medicine in Uganda. Christine Anyumel is one of them. She is the founder of Healing Together Naturally, a new and vibrant group of herbal medicine enthusiasts. The group’s brand is the frank …
Uganda rolls out mass vaccination against Yellow Fever
WebKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever disease in the country. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that the exercise will be carried out in three phases ending next year. She noted that all the preparations including
C-section births in Uganda's private hospitals 4 times higher than …
WebGulu hospital recorded the lowest C-section rate at 12 percent. The hospital recorded a 2 percent decrease from 14 percent in the 2018/2019 financial year. Dr Joyce Kaducu, the minister of primary health care says the high rate of C-sections being carried out in private hospitals needs to be investigated. “The percentage of C-sections is
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