In a bid to tackle one of the continent’s most persistent health threats, a major plan to help African countries respond more effectively to cholera […]
Category: Health
LET’S TALK HEALTH: Prostate Cancer and the Need to Act Early: What Every Ugandan Man Needs to Know
Prostate cancer has become one of the leading cancers affecting men in Uganda. Once considered a disease of older men in Western countries, doctors at […]
From Roots to Remedies: How Uganda Could Hold the Key to Beating Cancer and Diabetes
Kampala, Uganda — In the heart of Kampala’s bustling Nakasero neighborhood, a quiet revolution in global health is taking shape. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently […]
Why Uganda Must Take Faster Action to Fight Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a serious public health problem in Uganda. Although the disease is preventable and curable, many people still suffer due to […]
Cholera Outbreak Claims 158 Lives in Sudan’s South Darfur Amid Ongoing Conflict
Sudan’s South Darfur region has recorded at least 158 cholera deaths since the end of May, according to the state’s health ministry. The outbreak is […]
TANZANIA: Nyamunga Secondary School Cuts Costs and Pollution with Clean Cooking Energy
Nyamunga Secondary School in Rorya District, Mara, is leading by example in using clean cooking energy, showing how schools and communities can save money while […]
OPINION: Kampala Is Choking — Air Pollution Is a Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital, is slowly suffocating under a cloud of toxic air. Once praised for its hills and beauty, the city is now gaining […]
Uganda Approves New Malaria Drug for Infants to Save Young Lives
Uganda has taken a major step in the fight against malaria by approving a new treatment designed for newborn babies and young infants. The medicine, […]
Tanzania Aims to Lead Africa in Cancer Care with New High-Tech Facilities
Tanzania is working to become a leader in cancer treatment in Africa by making major investments in advanced medical technology and specialist training. Over the […]
Deadly Delights: The Hidden Dangers of Packaged Snack Gifts for Tanzanian Children
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – What begins as a simple act of affection—handing a child a colorful, toy-filled snack—has in some tragic cases turned into […]