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2 health workers arrested after expectant mother dies due to neglection.

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Two health officials from Bugobero Health Centre IV in Manafwa district are now in police custody following the tragic death of an expecting mother who suffered a ruptured uterus due to prolonged neglect during labor. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sara Bulali, a medical officer, and Sandra Cebutai, a midwife. The incident came to light when Bila Nabisawa, a 42-year-old resident of Bukhofu subcounty, lost her life after enduring 14 agonizing hours at the health facility. The attendants, who included the deceased’s husband and sister-in-law, disclosed that they arrived at the facility around 4 pm on July 28th, but their attempts to get the midwife’s attention were met with indifference. Catherine Musiya, the deceased’s sister-in-law, recalled the harrowing experience, sayi...
50- Year -old man commits suicide at Jinja Hospital.

50- Year -old man commits suicide at Jinja Hospital.

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A 50-year-old man is suspected to have taken his own life within the premises of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. The lifeless body of Micheal Mukulu, a resident of Rubaga-Mpumudde in Jinja North City Division, was discovered last Friday hanging on a rope in one of the hospital’s sanitary facilities. According to David Ssemakula, an administrator at the hospital, the deceased was battling a ‘chronic condition’ and had been receiving medical care in Ward Four of the hospital. He, however, questioned how the deceased managed to carry out the act within the hospital premises. “It appears he committed suicide by hanging himself with a rope for reasons that are currently unknown to all of us,” Ssemakula said. He explained that the hospital promptly informed the local police, who arrived at the...
Finally: MP Ssegirinya rushed to Germany hospital.

Finally: MP Ssegirinya rushed to Germany hospital.

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Kawempe North Parliamentary legislator Hon Mohammed Ssegirinya has been rushed to Germany over deteriorating health condition. The self-proclaimed ‘Mr. Updates’ has been weak ever since getting a court bail after spending almost a year in prison over charges related to murder and terrorism. Given his worrying health, his family resolved to rush him to Germany so that his health is further addressed by advanced medical personnel. The popular MP has been in hospital for a series of times ever since his release from Kitalya Prison and after failure to realize positive changes; he has on Monday been flown in the company of his mother so as to Germany to fight for his life. Let’s wish the legislator a quick recovery!
Over 150 students rushed to hospital due to suspected food poisoning.

Over 150 students rushed to hospital due to suspected food poisoning.

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At least 150 students from Nakanyonyi Secondary School in Mukono district have been rushed to various hospitals following a suspected poisoning incident. The students fell ill after consuming food believed to have been laced with poison. Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said that the students began complaining of stomach pain after having supper on Wednesday night. The symptoms intensified after breakfast tea on Thursday. In response to the alarming situation, the victims were promptly taken to Naggalama Hospital and Mukono General Hospital for immediate medical attention. Meanwhile, the police collected samples from the students, which have been sent to the Government Analytical Laboratory in Wandegeya for examination to determine the exact cause of the ...
The condoms are too small for the users.

The condoms are too small for the users.

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Geofrey Kayemba Solo, the Member of Parliament for Bukomansimbi South, has raised his concern regarding the National Medical Stores (NMS) supplying small-sized condoms in his constituency. Kayemba raised the matter of national importance during a parliamentary session on Wednesday. The MP expressed his concern after receiving numerous complaints from his constituents about the small-sized condoms provided. “I have received a complaint that they brought condoms of small sizes that could not fit users. As a result, they were left unused, and some individuals resorted to burning them. Unfortunately, I fear that some lives may have been lost due to this issue,” he told parliament. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa referred the matter to the Parliament’s Committee on HIV/AIDS. He advised the commi...
Fortebet donates 35m to the health sector.

Fortebet donates 35m to the health sector.

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Uganda’s number one betting company Fortebet, continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting a healthy Uganda. Led by the company’s executive manager, Benard Rwakihemba and brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi, Fortebet Recently visited Arua District Health Office. They generously donated 15 million Ugandan shillings, which was received by Chief Administrative Officer Jude Mark Bukenya at the health office. Following that, Fortebet proceeded to Soroti and donated 20 million to St. Francis Rehabilitation Centre. On behalf of the center, the administrator, Sister Sylvia Akech received the money. ‘‘I want to thank Fortebet for the kind heart. We have received help that we needed ‘yesterday. Right away, we are going to use this money to purchase physiotherapy equipment’s," Akech said. "Giving...
Government to conduct mass yellow fever vaccination in 6 districts.

Government to conduct mass yellow fever vaccination in 6 districts.

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A mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever is being planned by the Ministry of Health, under the Uganda National Expanded Programme on Immunisation (UNEPI) in Kabale, Kabarole, Lira, Gulu, Arua, and Hoima districts. The vaccination program, according to Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the senior public relations officer for the Ministry of Health, will target people between the ages of nine months and 60 years. Ainebyoona said in a statement that the campaign will take place from June 9 to 13, 2023. The Health Promotion and Education Division (HPE&C) and UNEPI also intend to organise an orientation meeting with media workers at the national and regional levels in the six districts, though, as part of the campaign preparations. Uganda was one of 14 African nations that confirmed yellow fever...
Makerere researchers root for integration of family planning and HIV-related services.

Makerere researchers root for integration of family planning and HIV-related services.

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Researchers from Makerere University School of Public Health-MakSPH, have embarked on the cause to have family planning services and HIV services to be offered at the same facility, at a single visit by the same service provider. During the dissemination of the study findings of Self-care and Family planning-HIV Integration in Kampala this weekend, the researchers revealed that the study findings are strongly in favor of integrated services based on the needs of women of reproductive age was found to be necessary in public health facilities where people have access only to primary healthcare facilities. Dr Joseph Matovu, the Makerere university researcher explained that integrated family planning with HIV (FP-HIV) services contribute to women’s wellbeing by addressing a wide range of healt...
Bp.Ssekamanya graced St. Francis school of health sciences graduation in Mukono – Namataba

Bp.Ssekamanya graced St. Francis school of health sciences graduation in Mukono – Namataba

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Over 295 have graduated at St Francis school of health sciences on Mukono namataba among the graduadands have been doing the following fields Nursing, lab, clinical medicine among others The Bishop of Lugazi Diocese, Emeritus Dr. Mathias Ssekamanya has asked the graduates at St. Francis School of Health Sciences to always work hard in their careers if they want to reach greater heights. He made the remarks during the 7th graduation ceremony at at the institute where 295 students graduated in various health disciplines. He asked the graduates to be kind to their patients as it is a step to their recovery and do away with corruption since their service is a calling from God. “Always be kind to patients cause that alone can heal them. Have the spirit of love, kindness towards patients as y...
A call for mental health understanding.

A call for mental health understanding.

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The Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Anita Among on Monday morning officiated at the launch of the Mental Health week at Parliament. In her remarks, Hon Among said that discussions about mental health are very important in creating awareness, as well as building understanding of the fact that mental health issues remain a problem to many people Hon Among therefore said that people from all walks of life should know that mental health problems must be addressed inclusively and decisively. She revealed that factors such as depression, unemployment, isolation, poverty, loss of loved one, as well as failure to pay a debt can all lead to anxiety which in the end lead to mental breakdown. Hon Among called upon employers, recruiting agencies and security agencies to consider mandatory periodic counse...