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Item Cycles take medicines closer to HIV patients(New Vision, 2017-01-02) Nantambi, AgnesJosephine Akello, who lives at Senero Landing site in Kalangala district, had given up on taking Antiretroviral drugs because the health centre is far from where she lives. In partnership with local health centres, Health Access Connect, a non-government organisation which links health personnel to the communities, introduced a Medicycles programme to give comprehensive health services to remote villages. She now takes her drugs on schedule.Item Obama in last attempt to save healthcare law.(New Vision, 2017-01-05) AFPUs president Barack Obama was scheduled to make a short, but politically charged trip from the White House to Capitol Hill yesterday, calling allied lawmakers to arms in defence of his signature healthcare reforms. Obama's eight-years drive to extend medical coverage to tens of millions of Americans will come under sustained assault when president- elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20 with Republican majorities in both house of congress.Item Male, female patients share ward(New Vision, 2017-01-06) Tumwesige, ArnestDenis Komakech, a resident of Go-down sub-ward in Layibi division, who was admitted at Layibi Techo Health Centre III, had to share a ward with female patients. Komakech who was suffering from malaria was in disbelief when he woke up the following morning only to see himself surrounded by females. A health worker, who spoke on condition of anonymity, decried the lack of proper accommodation for patients.Item When you develop a heat rash(Daily Monitor, 2017-01-30) Nakibuuka, BeatriceChanges in the weather have an impact on our bodies, for instance the current dry season will bring about ailments such as heat rash.Item Nodding disease patients benefit from OPM aid(New Vision, 2017-02-13) Tumwesige, ArnestThe Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has donated relief food and other items to support Vulnerable people of Omoro district. The items include 200 bags of maize flour, 100 bags of beans, 500 bags of rice and 360 blankets.Item Death from poisoning(Daily Monitor, 2017-03-01) Onzivua, SylvesterAt 9:21 PM on the night of November 22, 2006, Alexander Litvinenko died at the University college hospital in central London when his heart failed. He was a former officer of the Russian security services who had been given political asylum in the United Kingdom after fleeing his native country, Russia.Item Managing stroke among the elderly(New Vision, 2017-04-07) Kyotalengerire, Agnes; Magezi, N Lilian" Even during fasting, the body needs an adequate supply of the different nutrients for one to maintain good health. This can only be achieved by ensuring a balanced diet", Kikomeko, an assistant lecturer in the department of human nutrition and dietetics at Kyambogo University.Item Release of sub grants for HIV/AIDs activities in Rwenzori Region(New Vision, 2017-06-17) Baylor College of Medicine Children's foundation UgandaRelease of sub grants for HIV/AIDs activities in Rwenzori RegionItem Mental health issues in sickle cell: The elephant in the room(New Vision, 2017-06-19) Ssebandeke, AshirafToday June, 19, Uganda joins the world to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day. The theme is: " Doing things differently in 2017". As per the day's theme, it, therefore call for us all to handle the mental health of people with sickle cell disease differently.Item Sickle cells: How can women cope?(New Vision, 2017-06-19) Ssebandeke, AshirafOverall, the life expectancy of people living with sickle cell disease has improved over the years. With improved health care, people can now live long into adulthood.Item Illegal kidney trade booming in Pakistan.(New vision, 2017-06-28) AFPWhen Pakistani authorities burst into a makeshift hospital in Lahore this year, doctors were caught midway through two illegal kidney transplants, the local donors and Omani clients still unconscious on the tables. The doctors were allowed to finish the operation then arrested, along with their assistants and the Omanis, in a raid Pakistani authorities say is a turning point in their battle against organ trafficking.Item Sex abuse scandal haunts top Catholic cardinal.(New vision, 2017-06-30) AFPFrom country priest to trusted top Vatican aide, the rise of Australia's most senior Catholic cleric, George Pell, has been plagued in its twilight by sordid controversies from the past. To his admirers, the 76-year-old cardinal embodies the orthodox traditions of Australian Catholicism, but to his critics, he represents an institution that has failed to properly deal with child sex abuse allegations.Item Australian builds sh1.9b health centre(New Vision, 2017-07-06) Tumwesige, ArnestExcitement rocked residents of Pacer parish in Parabongo sub-county, Agago district when an Australian farmer handed over a fully fledged health centre to the district local government leaders. The project, worth over sh1.9b includes a hybrid solar-powered piped water scheme, which has the capacity supply water with in a radius of 3sqkm and two staff blocks with eight staff units.Item Managing stroke among the elderiy.(Sunday Vision, 2017-07-09) Kyotalengerire, AgnesThe nation is celebrating the life of John Ssebaana Kizito, the former Democratic Party leader, who on Monday succumbed to stroke. Apparently, stroke is a health condition common among the elderly. In our article, Sunday Vision explores how the health condition can be prevented as well as to manage it.Item Managing stroke among the elderly(Sunday Vision, 2017-07-09) Kyotalengerire, AgnesAccording to Dr Joel Kiryabwiire, a neuro-surgeon at Mulago Hospital, a stroke is a sudden loss of brain function where one becomes unconscious and cannot move on side of the body or do one of the normal functions of the brain like hearing or speaking.Item Panic as hospital develops cracks(Sunday Vision, 2017-07-09) Kyotalengerire, AgnesThe permanent secretary at the health ministry, Dr Diana Atwine said the ministry does not manage day-to-day activities of Adjumani Hospital and on that note, she does not know the status of the hospital. However, she said she is aware that a number of old hospitals require renovation, which she said largely depends on the availability of funds.Item Access to family planning key to empowerment, development.(New vision, 2017-07-10) Kyotalengerire, AgnesWith her 10-month-old baby clinging to her breast, Jackline Nyiramanjambere picks places of cotton wool off her skirt as she answers questions about her life. When she falls to remember her date of birth, she reaches for her national identity card and displays it.Item Family planning:(New Vision, 2017-07-11) Kyotalengerire, AgnesEucalytus tree surround the run-down semi-permanent mud-and- wattle house, the home of Judith Kakuru, a mother of eight children and a resident of Makanga cell, Butobere ward, Mparo village in Kabale central division. Thye 33-year old mother had her first child when she was 17 years old.Item Adults to screen for sickle cells(New Vision, 2017-07-11) Ssenyonga, AndrewThe health ministry has disclosed that adults will start screening for sickle cell anaemia in a move to reduce on the burden of the disease in the country.Item Madonna takes kids back to Malawi to open hospital.(New vision, 2017-07-12) AFPUS pop superstar Madonna on Tuesday took her four adopted Malawian children to the opening of a paediatric hospital wing that her charity has built in their country. Standing alongside President peter Mutharika, she unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the 50-bed facility in Malawi's second city of Blantyre.