Innovations in HIV Prevention: A Look into the Future

Innovations in HIV Prevention: A Look into the Future

The landscape of HIV prevention is evolving at an unprecedented pace, offering a beacon of hope for a future where HIV is not just managed but eliminated. The convergence of cutting-edge technologies, personalized medicine, and a commitment to equitable access brings us closer to a world where HIV is no longer a global health crisis but a chapter in our history.

Sharing of barber hair clippers can transmit blood-borne viruses – Report

Sharing of barber hair clippers can transmit blood-borne viruses – Report

According to the research report issued by the south African medical journal (SAMJ), the study confirms that there is significant contamination of barber hair clippers with blood and blood-borne viruses. Hepatitis B was detected with enough DNA copies to pose a risk of transmitting infection, the National Aids Council (Nac) has warned . Clients also […]

World’s first total transplant of penis and scrotum done successfully

World’s first total transplant of penis and scrotum done successfully

A team of US doctors have successfully carried out the world’s first total transplant of a penis and scrotum. Surgeons at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, performed the operation on a soldier who had been wounded by a bomb in Afghanistan. They used a penis, scrotum and partial abdominal wall transplanted from a deceased […]

Uganda renews commitment to better breastfeeding practices as World Breastfeeding Week 2017 ends

Uganda renews commitment to better breastfeeding practices as World Breastfeeding Week 2017 ends

During the commemoration event, State Minister for Primary Health Care, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu underscored Government efforts in surpassing the Global targets of at least 50% of infants exclusively breastfeeding. She, however noted that mothers need adequate support to allow them breast feed their babies up to two years. “Men, I challenge you to support […]

Government to increase verification fees on imported medicines

Government to increase verification fees on imported medicines

The Ministry of Health, under the presidential investor Round Table has been tasked to support domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers in doing business in Uganda. This is to be realized through the implementation of  12% Verification fee on selected imported medicines. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of Uganda says that this action will attract more pharmaceutical manufactures […]

Ministry of health launches sickle cell testing campaign at Makerere university

Ministry of health launches sickle cell testing campaign at Makerere university

The Ministry of Health has launched the sickle cell campaign aimed at curbing the high prevalence rates in the country. Dubbed ‘Break the silence’,  the campaign is meant to create awareness about the threat in the country. The Minister of state for primary health care Hon Sarah Opendi during the launch at Makerere University highlighted […]