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“We are facing a serious challenge because most of the support Uganda has been receiving for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment came from foreign donors. With USAID pulling out, many people might struggle to access medication, leading to a potential increase in infections,”
Speaking to The Standard, Franklin, an engineering student at UCU, emphasised the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “Anything about health comes first. A healthy body and mind equals a better life,” he said.
In her speech at the 2024 National Safe Motherhood Conference, Dr Chamberlain-Froese said that most efforts at communication on maternal health were targeted towards adults. Speaking on the importance of individuals, she noted that adolescents are a large part of Uganda’s population and are often most likely affected by the issues STM seeks to solve. For messaging to ignore them is a huge disservice.
Managing weight is crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding the complications associated with being overweight or obese. Keeping an eye on our weight involves monitoring our Body Mass Index (BMI), a simple index of weight for height that indicates whether we are overweight or managing our weight effectively.
This year, mental health services were added to the health awareness week’s activities to increase awareness.
On June 19, 2024, a significant training session on tuberculosis (TB) took place at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Principles Hall
Not all adventures are created equal. Ask me – or maybe query a dozen Uganda Christian University (UCU) School of Dentistry students who recently traveled with me by boat to a remote island.
On June 19, 2024, a significant training session on tuberculosis (TB) took place at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Principles Hall. This event was orchestrated by Dr. Brian Wamala on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
I was among the Uganda Ministry of Heath’s reported 7,500 cases of red eye in three weeks, starting in mid-March.
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