Health

Japanese government extends a sh200m grant for health in Arua

Reporter | February 24, 2015

The government of Japan has extended a grant of Shs 458m to Uganda to facilitate two projects in districts of Arua and Kanungu. Part of the funding equivalent to $98810(about Shs 283 million) will go on the construction of a science laboratory at Bishop Comboni College Kambuga, while another 83,401(about […]

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20% of Uganda’s children have mental health problems

Reporter | February 24, 2015

Up to 20% of Uganda’s children are affected by some form of mental illness. According to mental health experts however, this is usually unknown to the children’s parents. Dr. Sheila Ndyanabangi, the principal Medical Officer in Charge Mental Health at the ministry of health says many parents do not spend […]

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More Typhoid cases recorded in Kampala

Reporter | February 23, 2015

More Typhoid cases continue to be recorded at Kisenyi Health Centre IV in Kampala. According to Dr. Rose Achan, the in charge of health center within the last two days alone, over 400 suspected new cases have been registered and tests are still being conducted on them. The following hotline […]

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Typhoid outbreak hits Kampala

Reporter | February 19, 2015

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Typhoid in, Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso districts. Two people have already died from the disease while 142 others have shown signs of the same. Tests carried out on 8 people have also been positive. The Director Health Services at the Ministry […]

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WHO wants fight against HIV intensified

Reporter | February 17, 2015

Government has been tasked to strengthen the fight against HIV/AIDS. The World Health Organisation Country Representative Alemo Wondimage-denehu says as more people get infected with the virus pressure is increased on the limited resources and treatment serci. Alemo says more sensitization needs to be done to ensure that those who […]