Uganda has signed a major health agreement worth Shs50 billion with Algeria to improve Katakwi General Hospital. The deal was signed in Algiers, the capital […]
Category: Health
LET’S TALK HEALTH:Ovarian Cancer: What Ugandan Women Need to Know
According to GLOBOCON, ovarian cancer is becoming more common among women in Uganda with doctors saying many women are diagnosed late, which makes treatment harder. […]
EU Bans Gel Nail Chemical Over Safety Concerns — UK May Follow in 2026
The European Union (EU) has officially banned a chemical commonly used in gel nail polishes due to safety concerns. The chemical, known as TPO (trimethylbenzoyl […]
KENYA: Mpox Virus Detected in Nyandarua: 3 Cases Confirmed, Health Officials on High Alert
Health officials have confirmed three cases of the Mpox virus in Nyandarua County, Kenya, raising concerns of a potential outbreak in the region. One of […]
Ebola Outbreak Declared in Kasai Province, DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. The cases have been found primarily in the Bulape and […]
Tanzania Launches Nationwide Campaign to Fight Waste and Protect the Environment
Tanzania’s National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has started an important new nationwide campaign called the Nemc Usafi Campaign 2025. The aim is to encourage Tanzanian […]
How Uganda’s Sabiny Women Are Stopping Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice that has caused much pain and suffering among the Sabiny community in Uganda. It involves cutting […]
New Medical Centres in Dodoma Bring Hope for Cancer and Kidney Patients in Tanzania
Tanzanians suffering from cancer and kidney failure will soon get better access to advanced treatment thanks to new medical centres opened at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital […]
One Race, One Cause: Thousands Join 2025 Rotary Cancer Run Across Uganda
Thousands of Ugandans gathered at Kololo Independence Grounds and in towns across the country on Sunday to take part in the 14th edition of the […]
Danger: Six Incurable Diseases You Should Know — Causes and Facts
Diseases affect our bodies and how they work. While medicine has made great progress in curing many illnesses, some diseases remain incurable. Although treatments can […]