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WHO clears Bavarian Nordic's vaccine as first shot against mpox

WHO clears Bavarian Nordic's vaccine as first shot against mpox

The World Health Organization said on Friday it had cleared Bavarian Nordic's BAVA.CO mpox vaccine, the first such shot to be approved by the agency for containing the spread of the disease in badly hit African countries.

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The rising sickle cell disease burden

The rising sickle cell disease burden

Tracy Katusiime, 22, a teacher from Wakiso District was born with sickle cell disorder. She says she takes at least two different types of medicines every day to manage the condition.“My parents got to know my s

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Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has attributed the rising cases of HIV infections in the country to the proliferation of nude parties, alcoholism and other high-risk sexual behaviours.Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mug

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Unanswered questions after prison inmate dies

Unanswered questions after prison inmate dies

The last time Babirye Nisha talked to her husband on the evening of May 27 he sounded melancholic: he complained of starvation and severe beating inside Ngenge Prison in Kapchorwa District. During the conversation by telephone that lasted for about a minute she

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5 important health checks every woman should get and why

5 important health checks every woman should get and why

Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.

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5 Quick Remedies To Treat Chronic Back Pain

5 Quick Remedies To Treat Chronic Back Pain

There are many natural remedies to soothe your back, which can help reduce the intake of medications or provide an added benefit to your existing medical treatment. Read on to know about pain-relieving strategies and find out what works best for you.

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What Happens to Your Body if You Quit Sugar, Coffee and Alcohol for 30 Days?

What Happens to Your Body if You Quit Sugar, Coffee and Alcohol for 30 Days?

Do you know what happens to your body if you quit sugar, coffee and alcohol for 30 days? Luckily, you don’t need to try it for yourself but rather lean on the experiment that Trevor Hash did.

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Why you should talk to your child about sex and relationships

Why you should talk to your child about sex and relationships

Yes, it is very important to talk to your children about sex. Providing accurate and age-appropriate information can help them make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships. It can also prevent them from making uninformed or potentially harmful choices.Open communicat

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Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations

Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations

A report from Sole Hope Uganda, a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), indicates that Bugisu sub-region has now surpassed Busoga in terms of jigger infections. Jigger infections were previously a significant concern in the Busoga sub-region, with reports o

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