Health

Doctors have once again announced that they will go on strike through their umbrella organization Uganda Medical Association. They cited failure by the government to improve their working conditions and to increase their salaries. Those on strike include doctors, nurses, midwives, consultants, medical interns, and pharmacists. ‘’We don’t want signed papers, we don’t want promises, we don’t want meetings. This ...

A recent announcement by the Health Cabinet Secretary is likely to cause anxiety ahead of the December festivities. The announcement said those seeking public services must be fully inoculated to ensure the country doesn’t shut down due to the high infection rate running in the festivities of December. The CS said that they will require Kenyans to have proof of ...

Many Ugandans today have become comfortable packing things in polythene bags and other plastic materials r plastic waste. However, these polythene bags, commonly referred to as ‘kaveera’ have a significant contribution to environmental pollution. They also have other impacts that exacerbate the climate crisis. Kaveera has largely been used for packaging but it’s disposal after use has gone unchecked for ...

Directors of ten firms that produce energy drinks have been summoned by the Parliamentary Committee on trade, industries and tourism. The committee claims that some of their products give people incredible sexual power. The committee has also summoned the Uganda National Drug Authority, Uganda National Bureau of standards and the Uganda Communication Commission on issues of consumer protection. Minister of ...

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has directed health workers to start vaccinating children aged 12 years and above. These are to be vaccinated specifically with the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines.On October 29, the Ministry sent a letter to all District Health Officers to inform them about the children eligible for the vaccine. The letter said the children with comorbidities such as ...