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By Flavia Nassaka Early sex, oral sex, and HPV which also causes cervical cancer blamed At the Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala, July 28 has been dedicated to treating sufferers of cancers that affect the neck and head. Experts exclusively handle patients with problems of the oral cavity (gum, tongue, …

By Flavia Nassaka When the heart skipping a beat is a real health threat Arapha Nansimbi is a healthy looking normal-sized teenager. She just celebrated her eighteenth birthday in May and, among other things, enjoys playing football and cycling. However, she sometimes she cannot do this because of her heart. …

By Flavia Nassaka The latest scam Kampala beauty shops areoffering In almost every big shopping centre in Kampala city and along most streets, there is a body detoxification business. Most are run as `body/skin clinics’ although the operators are obviously far from professional medical practitioners. Some are found in massage …

By Flavia Nassaka New strategy focuses on offering specialised care to cut referrals abroad Imelda Nakyonyi, 50 has since 2004 been receiving treatment from the International Hospital Kampala (IHK), a facility owned by the International Medical Group (IMG). Before, she had been receiving treatment from a public health facility but …

By Flavia Nassaka Hydroxyurea is being called a `miracle drug’ at Mulago Hospital For most days Sharif Kiragga acts like a typical 24 year old.  He’s very ambitious and wants to try out everything to improve himself.  When he finished his Bachelors in Biomedical Laboratory Technology at Makerere University in …

By Flavia Nassaka Will the new non-cash approach help ensure Shs1.3 trillion is not swindled? Uganda has set a goal to completely eradicate malaria by 2020 which is a steep target as the disease still kills over 100,000 people per year, mainly children. Although WHO has identified sleeping under an …

By Flavia Nassaka New law on organ donation wanted Unlike other parts of the world, Uganda only allows living donors Getting a replacement for a damaged organ can save the life of a sick person or improve it considerably. In Uganda, the need for organ replacement is increasing daily.Up to …

By Flavia Nassaka Experts call for urgent interventions to deal with suicide as a public health issue The death of an American  Oscar winning actor and  comedian Robin Williams through committing suicide in August  last year got the world wondering about how a person with such a sense of humor …

By Nicole Namubiru If more attention is given to advanced technology, there will be fewer unnecessary deaths, experts say Despite a slight increase, the allocation to the health sector in this year’s budget has not impressed sector enthusiasts. While it increased from Shs 1.1 trillion to Shs 1.2 trillion, the …

By Flavia Nassaka Know what will lessen your risk The High Court in Kampala recently awarded Shs450 million in costs and damages to a mother whose baby suffered brain damage during delivery at Mulago National Referral Hospital.  The Judge ruled that Mulago Hospital should compensate Sarah Watsemwa Goseltine because its …