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President of the Uganda Medical Association (UMA), Associate Professor Frank Asiimwe Rwabinda, has praised the growth of medical schools in Uganda, noting that for nearly 70 years, Makerere University was the only institution training doctors in the country after medical education began in the institution in 1924.
Behind the quiet walls of student hostels and university corridors, a silent reproductive health crisis is brewing. What is meant to be an emergency solution, the morning-after pill, is increasingly being misused as a routine contraceptive among university students.
“You’d be surprised how many students are hooked,” one student says, pulling back the curtain on a hidden crisis. “They can’t pay rent, but they’re high every day.”
You can make a large batch of beans and rice and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. This makes it easier to reheat and eat throughout the week.
Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad. Here’s a look at some common cold remedies and what’s known about them.
Here’s a simple katogo recipe, which is a popular one-pot dish in Uganda that is hearty and budget-friendly. It’s traditionally made with matooke (green bananas) and can be cooked with beans or beef.
“Many students think they know their bodies well enough to treat themselves, but this is a dangerous assumption. What may seem like a minor issue could be masking something far more serious. Self-medicating without proper guidance can lead to drug misuse, harmful interactions between medications, or even an overdose,”
As the new semester unfolds at Uganda Christian University (UCU), the Fitness Club is taking a fresh approach to student wellness by introducing a cycling program aimed at enhancing physical fitness and fostering social connections among students.
“I wasn’t proud of my lifestyle,” says the journalism major. “I was so relaxed, just sitting there and adding fat to my body. I knew that something about me had to change.”
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