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The woman MP of Mityana district, Hon Joyce Bagala has advised people looking to become parents to first test for sickle cell anemia. She said if they happen to have it, they shouldn’t give birth at all. Apparently, she said that this disease is hereditary. The only way a person can know if they have it or a history 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 ...