Food Rights Alliance Chief Executive, Agnes Kirabo says that unfortunately, both the general public and the relevant authorities have not bothered to question the bad practices regarding food handling. She also questioned where the food that is rejected by the export markets is put because it is supposed to be destroyed by the government.
Read more ...Bazungu e.V and Augen Klinik Ahaus Hospital, both German organizations donated the eye equipment to the hospital's eye clinic after conducting an eye camp where they encountered an overwhelming number of patients in need of treatment.
Read more ...Speaking at the third technical workshop of the Learning Network on Nutrition (LENNS) held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Dr. Fatuma Adan, the Head of IGAD Mission, highlighted the concern regarding the lack of relevant infrastructure, such as electricity, in member states.
Read more ...Tayebwa emphasized the gravity of the patients' conditions, stating that they were immediately taken to hospitals such as Naguru, Mulago, and Norvik. He further explained that the Red Cross has responded to over 300 medical emergencies in total.
Read more ...The declaration of the end of the outbreak aligns with WHO recommendations, which state that an outbreak can be declared over 42 days after the last possible exposure to a confirmed case.
Read more ...The machine, which is also the first in the East African Region according to Dr Cissy Kityo the JCRC Executive Director was acquired from Sandia National Laboratories in preparation for the bone marrow transplant procedures that are expected to start at the facility in October.
Read more ...In Eastern Uganda, PEPFAR supported the Strengthening TB and HIV & AIDS Responses (STAR-E) program, which works to improve diagnosis, treatment, and public health outcomes for both diseases.
Read more ...According to Dr. Samalie Namukose, the Assistant Commissioner in Charge of Nutrition, many times they have had to fly samples to Germany or China for multi-nutrient deficiency analysis since this service is not readily available in many African Countries.
Read more ...Dr. Rashid Mubiru, the Buliisa District Veterinary Officer, reported that the symptoms were observed last week by farmers who noticed signs such as fever, depression, loss of appetite, weight loss, shivering, sores and blisters on the animals' feet, and hypersalivation, among others.
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