By Beatrice Nakibuuka Gladys Atto, ophthalmologist, Moroto Regional Referral Hospital is the only ophthalmologist, covering all the nine districts of Karamoja with a population of […]
Category: Health
Malaria vaccine: New chapter in Uganda’s fight against the disease
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In April 2025, Uganda embarked on a groundbreaking health initiative by incorporating a four-dose malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation schedule. Aimed […]
Understanding Ectopic Complications
By Sandra K. Walugembe An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes. This potentially life-threatening […]
Aging well in a changing world
By Beatrice Nakibuuka At 72, Mzee Kato of Mukono still rises with the sun to tend his coffee shamba. His back is slightly curved, his […]
How body cells keep us healthy
By Beatrice Nakibuuka The human body is an intricate and highly organized system composed of trillions of cells, each with a specific role in maintaining […]
The fight against genital mutilation in Uganda: progress, cultural influenceBy Beatrice Nakibuuka
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a serious human rights violation in Uganda, despite significant efforts to eradicate the practice. The government, in collaboration with local […]
New respiratory virus emerges: Is Uganda prepared for hMPV?
By Beatrice Nakibuuka As Uganda and the world recover from the devastating impact of Covid-19, another virus, Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) has emerged, raising global health […]
SURROGACY: HOPE FOR CHILDLESS COUPLES
BY BEATRICE NAKIBUUKA Surrogacy has become a ray of hope for many in a world where the harsh reality of infertility and the desire to […]
First aid tips for common injuries during the festive season
By Beatrice Nakibuuka The Christmas season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and culinary delights. However, with all the hustle and bustle, injuries and […]
Are you lonely?
Pauline Akello The Christmas season, often described as the most wonderful time of the year, can paradoxically bring feelings of isolation and loneliness for many. […]