Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Most of the male sex workers operating in Kampala and Mbarara are not conducting the periodical syphilis test that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends to be done every three months. Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), causes infected sores, blisters or ulcers on one’s genitals, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 60 percent of health workers involved in the treatment of COVID-19 patients who developed psychological challenges are experiencing difficulties finding therapy. This is according to a new study by the Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Dr Richard Muhindo who was the principal investigator …
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