Health

In 2018, João, a pensioner from Brazil, sought medical assistance when he discovered a wart on his penis. Little did he know that this seemingly harmless growth would lead him down a path of uncertainty and despair. Despite numerous doctor visits and prescribed medications, the wart continued to grow, taking a toll on João’s marriage and intimate life. Determined to ...

In a groundbreaking study conducted by the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund, the government has been criticized for its failure to effectively educate the public about the numerous benefits of the Covid vaccine prior to its roll-out. Uganda, like the rest of the world, initiated a countrywide vaccination campaign against the Coronavirus in March 2021. The campaign offered five ...

The Deputy Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Hon Thomas Tayebwa has said that mental health needs to be given priority in the country. He said this as he paid tribute to famous US Golfer, Grayson Murray. Murray, a two time PGA tournament winner shocked the world over the weekend when he took his own life aged just 30 years. He ...

In a disheartening turn of events, Masaka Hospital finds itself with state-of-the-art ICU equipment lying dormant, waiting for its moment to shine. Despite the hospital’s management recognizing the immense value these resources hold, a lack of suitable facilities has left them idle, unable to fulfill their life-saving purpose. These advanced resources were intended to bolster the hospital’s critical care capabilities, ...

In a groundbreaking decision, the esteemed members of Parliament have unanimously approved a momentous bailout package worth Shs578 billion to support a pioneering private vaccine factory. However this remarkable move marks a significant milestone in our nation’s commitment to bolstering the healthcare infrastructure and ensuring the availability of life-saving vaccines for our citizens. The resounding endorsement from Parliament reflects the ...