The Ministry of Health has kicked off investigations into reports that a 14-year-old student suffered adverse effects after he was vaccinated against Covid-19. “Working with the National Drug Authority, we are investigating this and results will be shared with the public as the child receives treatment at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital,” the ministry said in […]
Story by Namazzi Benjalina Bipolar is a mental disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. The exact cause of bipolar isn’t known however it’s a combination of genetics, environment, and altered brain structure. This is a very sensitive topic because many people do not know a lot about […]
By Apio Sheila According to the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY 88.3% of the Ugandan population is in the poorest quintile and 81.46% of the Ugandan quintile receive their healthcare from government facilities but, what happens to those that cannot afford healthcare services. some of these people that cannot access these facilities are not found in […]
By Shida Gladys Urinary Tract Infections are caused by microbes such as bacteria overcoming the body’s defenses in the urinary tract. They can affect the kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that run between them. The urinary tract can be divided into the upper urinary tract and the lower urinary tract. The upper urinary tract consists of […]
Joseph Kintu and Sulaiman Balinya, have sued Marie Stopes Uganda to court after they used defective marie stopes Lifeguard condoms that burst during sex, leading to the contraction of HIV/Aids. Marie Stopes UG is Uganda’s largest and most specialised sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, providing a wide range of high quality, affordable, client-centered services. Currently, […]
Dark circles under the eyes are a discomfort and will leave your face patched hence looking bad. Did you know you can get rid of them using your kitchen ingredients? Cucumber; cut it into slices and leave it for a few minutes, then place the slices on your dark circles for 10 minutes and leave […]
Exercising is good for everyone including children. Keeping fit will help you avoid diseases like obesity, heart problems and more. It will also prevent you from frequent illnesses hence keeping you healthy. You should have 1 hour of exercising every day, 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening. Ivan Kyeyune a […]
STDs are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), these include Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Candida, HIV/AIDS among others. These can be transmitted through having unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person. According to Rebecca Masoro, a school nurse, STDs can also be contracted from sharing of basins and using the same urinals and toilets with […]