Uganda’s 40-Year War With HIV: From ‘Slim’ to Survival
When the first whispers of a mysterious, wasting illness began circulating in parts of Rakai District in the early 1980s,…
Mulago Begins First Cardiac MRI Services in Uganda
Mulago National Referral Hospital has begun offering Cardiac MRI services, becoming the first health facility in Uganda to provide the…
Prostate Cancer Tops Men’s Cancer Cases
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has sounded a fresh alarm over the rising burden of prostate cancer in the country,…
Teenage Girls 15-24 Now Lead in New HIV Infections
As Uganda gears up for the National HIV and AIDS Symposium and World AIDS Day, new data from the Uganda…
Why More Young Ugandans Are Dying of Stomach Ulcers
When 26-year-old Sharon Nabirye began experiencing sharp abdominal pains during her internship, she thought it was fatigue or skipped meals.…
No More Daily Pills — Uganda to Introduce Long-Acting HIV Prevention Shot
Uganda is preparing to roll out a new injectable drug for HIV prevention, marking a major shift from daily oral…
Why Brushing Twice a Day Isn’t Always the Best Approach
Most of us believe we know how to brush our teeth a quick scrub morning and night, followed by a…
Uganda Cancer Institute Rolls Out Countrywide Screenings
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has launched a nationwide campaign to promote early breast cancer screening and treatment as part…
The Mystery Behind Duchenne: A Mother and Son’s Struggle with a Silent Killer
For years, Rhonah Carolyn Kimpaye lived with what seemed like an unsolvable mystery. At the age of 11, her legs…
Pharmacy Students Petition Parliament Over ‘Illegal’ Pre-Internship Exams
Over 100 pharmacy students from universities across Uganda have petitioned Parliament, challenging what they call illegal fees and examinations imposed…