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Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment

Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment

Kabarole District health officials report that a total of 298 people living with HIV/Aids have abandoned their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment, sparking concern over the high risk of continued transmission.

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Overcoming Fear: Type 1 Diabetics Encouraged to Exercise Safely and Effectively

Overcoming Fear: Type 1 Diabetics Encouraged to Exercise Safely and Effectively

Fear of experiencing low blood sugar levels deters many individuals with Type 1 diabetes from engaging in physical activity, a recent study reveals. Managing Diabetes with ExerciseThe fear of suffering a blood sug

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Wakiso gets district hospital to improve service delivery

Wakiso gets district hospital to improve service delivery

Wakiso District has been approved to get a hospital expected to accommodate overwhelming patient numbers received in need of critical medical treatment.Wakiso Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Alfred Malinga said

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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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Agape Care Group Expands Hospice Services Across Multiple States

Agape Care Group Expands Hospice Services Across Multiple States

Agape Care Group, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services, has recently announced an expansion of its services in multiple states. The company, known for its exceptional care and dedication to patients, has acquired select Crossroads Hospice l

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The girl with an imperfect smile

The girl with an imperfect smile

During our conversation, she keeps covering her mouth with her hand. For more than a decade, Sandra Anyango has grappled with Amelogenesis Imperfecta, a condition that has made her insecure about her teeth.Her str

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Sale of blood at health facilities leaves patients' pockets bleeding

Sale of blood at health facilities leaves patients' pockets bleeding

The theft of blood by a cartel of health workers at Nabiganda Health Centre IV in Butaleja District has placed hundreds of people meant to benefit at risk.An investigation carried out by Uganda Blood Transfusion S

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ROGERS WADADA: Abed Bwanika ranting like a jilted lover towards Bobi Wine’s NUP

ROGERS WADADA: Abed Bwanika ranting like a jilted lover towards Bobi Wine’s NUP

Mr. Rogers Wadada Musaalo, a Lawyer, human rights activist, researcher, and politician (PHOTO/Courtesy).On Saturday March 16, 2024, I travelled to Kakiri with a friend whose car radio is permanently tuned in to a Luganda-speaking local radio station.That radio station usually hosts

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Forgotten children of Acholi: Nodding Syndrome patients languish amidst clinic closure

Forgotten children of Acholi: Nodding Syndrome patients languish amidst clinic closure

A medical facility built to serve nodding syndrome patients in the Acholi sub-region sits idle for two years, a stark symbol of the struggles these families face. With over 2,000 patients in desperate need of care, Acholi leaders are urging the Ugandan Minist

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International Kite Festival in Uganda Contributes 275 Pints of Blood to Address Shortages

International Kite Festival in Uganda Contributes 275 Pints of Blood to Address Shortages

The International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) organized by the Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Samaj (SKLPS) community and the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (SKSS Temple) in Kampala has successfully collected 275 pints of blood. The festival, held on January 14, included a blood donation drive as

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