New ambulance software called 912Rwanda has been developed in Rwanda to help save lives by making emergency care faster and better. Experts from the University […]
Category: Health
China Battles Chikungunya Outbreak with Giant “Elephant Mosquitoes
China is facing a serious outbreak of Chikungunya virus, with over 7,000 cases already reported across several provinces. In a bold and unusual move, health […]
LET’S TALK HEALTH: Fighting Ulcers Starts with Awareness—here’s What You Need to Know
For years, 34-year-old Sarah Nantongo from Kampala battled sharp stomach pains that struck mostly in the late evenings or after skipping a meal. “At first, […]
Giving the Gift of Life: What It Takes to Donate a Kidney in Uganda
In Uganda, kidney disease is on the rise, yet access to transplants remains limited. For those suffering from kidney failure, a transplant can offer a […]
Uganda Trains Rapid Response Teams to Tackle Future Health Emergencies
Uganda is taking major steps to improve its ability to handle health emergencies by training 78 professionals through the AVoHC-SURGE programme, a flagship initiative by […]
“Silent Hunger: How 652 Nigerian Children Died While the World Looked Away”
In the first six months of 2025, at least 652 children died of malnutrition in Nigeria’s northern state of Katsina a crisis that health workers […]
Kerala on High Alert as Deadly Nipah Virus Resurfaces: What You Need to Know
Health authorities in the Indian state of Kerala are on high alert after a new case of the deadly Nipah virus was confirmed in Palakkad […]
Sudden Cuts to U.S. Vaccination Funding Threaten Public Health
Immunization programs across the United States are facing serious challenges after millions of dollars in federal funding were unexpectedly cut. These programs help protect people […]
LET’S TALK HEALTH: The Physical and Mental Effects of Surgery – And How to Manage Them
Dr. Josephine Nalwoga, a Ugandan surgeon, notes that while many Ugandans today are increasingly choosing surgery over other treatment options for various reasons, it is […]
Walking: The Easiest Way to Stay Healthy, Happy, and Fit
In a world where fitness is often linked to gym memberships, expensive gear, or high-intensity workouts, one of the most powerful tools for improving health […]