Tag Archives: Dr Jimmy Opigo

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has asked the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to withdraw an advert of an antimalarial beverage called Artavol. In an advert, popular radio personality Crystal Newman is featured taking the tea containing a beverage which they say helps in the prevention …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Malaria and pneumonia were the most common diseases for which children and adults seeking treatment in the 2018/19 financial year. This is according to the Annual Health Sector Performance report that was released on Wednesday. The report shows that 84 million people were outpatients …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is deteriorating immunity against malaria among people in Kampala, Dr. Jimmy Opigo, the program manager malaria control at the Ministry of Health has revealed. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network on Wednesday evening, the doctor said their surveillance teams have noted an increasing number of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new antimalarial drug has hit the Ugandan market.  The drug Pyramax is developed by Shin Poong Pharmaceutical Company Limited- a Korean based company. During the launch that took place in Kampala on Saturday, Dr Stephen Duprac, chief medical officer, Medicines for Malaria Venture says …