Health

The African continent has suffered immensely from vaccine shortages, made worse by health infrastructure challenges and shortfalls in supplies from the global vaccine-sharing initiative, COVAX. However, we need to be more honest and appreciate that the problem is not only on the “supply side” but on the “demand side” of things as well. Whereas millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses have ...

The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has said that it is struggling with many cases of patients in need of heart-related surgeries. The institute said these cases have piled up over time amidst limited resources and supplies. As the country joined the world to mark International Heart Day, Dr. John Omangino, the Executive Director of the institute expressed his concern. He ...

Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund through a survey has shown that vaccination has reduced Covid deaths by 55%. This is especially among individuals that have fully got the vaccine. They conducted the survey between May, 1 and July 31, 2021, on vaccination status and treatment outcomes of patients. They admitted these patients to two Covid treatment units at Namboole ...

National Drug Authority has warned the public against buying drugs and medicines from unlicensed drug out let’s. Briefing journalists in Kampala NDA spokesman Abiaz Rwamwiri said illegal pharmacies are on rampage selling expired drugs. “NDA appeals to the public to be vigilant and report any drug outlet that do not comply with standards as laid down in the NDA Act. ...

The Executive Director of Reproductive Health Uganda has urged government to expedite on increasing funding for  sexual and reproductive health services despite covid 19 pandemic stress on the economy. Jackson Chekweko  says there is inadequate resources for sexual and reproductive health services country wide amidst huge demand  of services by society. ” We strongly call upon government to increase investment ...