Health

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation (WHO)  has announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine known as Cecolin has been confirmed for use in a single-dose schedule. According to a press statement released on Friday, the decision was based on new data on the product …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of education and Sports has issued guidelines and standard operating procedures aimed at preventing the spread of Mpox (monkeypox) in educational institutions. In a circular addressed to all heads of institutions and other stakeholders, Dr Kedrace Turyagyenda, the new permanent secretary at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is on high alert following the confirmation of an outbreak of Marburg viral hemorrhagic fever in neighbouring Rwanda. Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Rwandan Minister for Health said on Thursday, that the country had recorded seven new cases of the highly infectious disease bringing …

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | U.S. researchers have developed six lines of humanized mice that can serve as valuable models for studying human cases of COVID-19, according to a newly published study. These mouse models, developed by researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology, are important for COVID-19 research because …

Nakasongola has carried over 40% of Mpox burden Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA  – URN  | The number of confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda is now 41, doubling from 22 just two weeks ago. The Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed on Wednesday that the majority of these cases have been recorded …

Cities are increasingly vulnerable to the devastating health impacts of climate change ANALYSIS | DR. NAVEEN RAO | As climate change intensifies, cities remain dangerously unprepared for its health impacts. From New York City to Nairobi, Berlin to Bangalore, climate change is unmistakably affecting our health. Extreme weather events and rising …

ANALYSIS | KWASI BOAHENE | As African countries struggle with overburdened healthcare systems, limited resources, and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, digital health innovations are essential. However, relying on donor funding alone is not enough to support these developments. So says Kwasi Boahene, director of health systems …

    Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Bushenyi district have confirmed the outbreak of anthrax disease in the district after it claimed one person last week. Dr Roberts Natukunda, the Bushenyi district Veterinary Officer says that samples which were picked from five people who were suspected of …

Health experts say their ability to combat infections and save lives are being undermined by superbugs ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on world leaders to increase investment in global public health to effectively address critical emerging challenges such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The UNGA79 …

KIGALI | Xinhua |  Rwandan authorities said on Sunday they are closely monitoring up to 300 individuals identified as contacts of confirmed Marburg virus cases since an outbreak hit the country. As of Sunday, the Ministry of Health reported that 26 people have contracted the virus, including eight fatalities. During …