Health

Dr Okoth: We need to change a situation where a cross- section of our people in the Eastern Uganda are forced to remain home to die when faced with the need to seek more sophisticated medical treatment by travelling to Kampala – or Nairobi. COMMENT | DR ANTHONY OKOTH NDIRA …

“Africa should improve governance in order to improve transparency, close illicit financial flows. Africa loses almost ninety billion dollars every year. That is far much more than we get from aid and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) every year” Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | African Development Bank Group Secretary General …

Scientists raise alarm about new variants, urge national disease testing ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Foreign aid cuts could result in a major outbreak of mpox across the African continent and beyond, with virus control measures already disrupted, public health experts warn. Mpox testing and monitoring efforts in hotspot areas like the …

ROME | Xinhua |  Italy’s new “baby bonus” initiative was launched on Monday, marking the latest step in the country’s ongoing efforts to reverse its declining birthrate. The Italian National Institute for Social Security on Monday unveiled the formal process for families to access a tax-free allowance of 1,000 euros …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the wake of increasing drowning incidents across Uganda, experts are urging the government to engage local communities more actively in water safety initiatives. This call comes on the heels of multiple media reports detailing recent drowning cases, including the tragic deaths of …

Despite historical biases, men are increasingly becoming a vital part of the nursing workforce — delivering compassionate care and technical expertise equal to their female counterparts. Kampala, Uganda  |THE INDEPENDENT |  Richard Masereka is changing careers — from driving to nursing. A former professional driver with Kira Motors, Masereka has …

  Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Nabilatuk District have called on district authorities to ensure that local labour is prioritised in ongoing and future construction projects within the district. The appeal stems from growing frustration over the alleged exclusion of local workers in the construction of the Nabilatuk Medical …

Study models how going electric could save lives Kampala, Uganda | GABRIEL OKELLO | In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda bodas are crucial in …

  Harare, Zimbabwe | Linda Mujuru Global Press Journal Zimbabwe |  It’s possible to buy pretty much anything at the market in Hopley, an informal settlement south of this capital city: rat poison, mops — even medicine. That medicine is sold without prescriptions, to buyers who don’t have a diagnosis from a doctor …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A clinical officer at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital was arrested on Tuesday morning for allegedly being drunk while on duty at the Children’s ward. The arrest was conducted by the Deputy Resident City Commissioner in charge of Pece-Laroo Division, Peter Banya, following a tip-off …