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    100,000 girls at risk of genital mutilation-UNFPA official.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-09-20) Chemitai, Joyce
    An estimated 100,000 girls in Sebei and Karamoja sub-regions are at risk of undergoing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) country has warned. Mr. Alain Sibenaler, the UNFPA country representative, said during a marathon at Kapchorwa Boma Grounds at the weekend that aa stakeholders should join hands and end the vice that exposes women to many side effects of clitoris mutilation.
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    16 districts free from river blindness.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-09) Bwambale, Taddeo
    Over1.5 million Ugandans are no longer at risk of contracting river blindness, a parasitic infection that causes itching, skin discoloration, rashes, eye lesions or permanent blindness. This follows Uganda's successful campaign to interrupt transmission of the disease by providing free drugs to affected communities and the killing of black flies that spread the disease.
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    20 years of making artificial limbs.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-09-21) Adikin, Alice
    Emmanuel Kalanzi walks me into a dimly lit workshop at the extreme end of the orthopedic department in Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. This has been Kalanzi's workshop for 20 years where he was first posted in 1997 from Mulago school of Technology.
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    20,000 to get free medical services at police hospital.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-10-03) Kato, Joseph
    As part of celebrations to mark 111 years of existence, the Uganda Police Force (UPF will offer free medical services to benefit more than 20,000 people at the Iran- Uganda Police Friendship Mini Hospital at Naguru.
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    2017 was a nightmare for people living with HIV, say activists.
    (New Vision, 2018-01-03) Waiswa, Juliet; Basudde, Elvis
    The year 2017 has been a nightmare for people living with HIV/AIDS, characterised by persistent drug stock-outs especially the antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). these words were echoed by people living with HIV (PLHIV) under their umbrella organisation, the National Forum of people Living with HIV/AIDS, network in Uganda (NAFOPHANU).
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    23 years in the labour ward.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-15) Nsubuga, Umar
    Standing at the entrance of the labour ward at Olumu Health Centre III in Maracha district is a nurse in Uniform and white shoes. "It is almost 23 years since I started practising midwifery, but I am not about to retire, as my passion for my profession grows by the day,
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    4- year- old boy loses hand to sugarcane lorry.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-17) Gwebayanga, Tom
    A four-year-old boy from Nakifuma in Mukono district is nursing an amputated right hand in Kamuli Mission Hospital, Kamuli district after the tyre of a sugarcane-laden lorry ran over it in a nasty accident recently. Ali Ngobi lost his hand as he was running to dodge the approaching lorry that was jostling for space with a bodaboda on a narrow road in Kiswa village,
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    46 per cent of Kalangala children malnourished, says new report
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-10-23) Lubulwa, Henry
    A new information and research survey has discovered that 46 per cent of children aged between six and 19 years in the island district of Kalangala are malnourished.
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    60,000 to get free yellow fever vaccination.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-10-03) Bagala, Andrew
    More than 60,000 people are expected to receive free vaccination against yellow fever starting today at Kololo Independence Grounds. The spokesman of National Medical Stores (NMS), Mr. Dan Kimosho, said more doctors and nurses have been deployed to deal with the huge numbers. "We have increased the number of medical officers to 20 doctors and 100 nurses to deal with the numbers of people who will come for yellow fever vaccination.
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    A day in the life of a Ugandan doctor
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-05-06) Kaggwa, Andrew
    Dr. Joel says he has several challenges ranging from little pay to long working hours.
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    A passion for women's health.
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-07) Nantume, Gillian
    When Irene Ndgire says she feels like she has used up all her savings to fund her passion for providing health information to women- and she is optimistic about the future- you can only admire her zeal. Four years ago, she quit her job as a physiotherapist and cardiac therapist at International Hospital Kampala (IHK) and set up Women's Health Foundation (WHF).
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    Abortion adverts have an impact on maternal health
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-10) Jjuuko, Dennis
    The city is awash with adverts for legal abortion without a clear indication of what is legal and what is not. This may have harmful impact on girls and women that need this service in unregulated environment, thereby ruining Uganda's maternal health, sexual and reproductive health record, together with the gender agenda.
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    Abortions on the rise as Masaka turns deaf ear to family planning.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-10-09) Kisekka, Christopher; Muwulya, Moses
    Health authorities in Masaka District have expressed concern over the increasing rate of self-induced abortions due to lack of family planning methods despite efforts to create awareness about the problem. Although abortion is illegal in the country,
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    Acceptability of immediate CPAP for preterm infants in the delivery room to mothers, caregivers and healthcare workers in a low-resource setting: a qualitative study
    (BMC Pediatrics, 2025) Napyo, Agnes; Nakiyemba, Alice; Muduwa, Martha; Ssenkusu, M. John; Okello, Francis; Hagmann, Cornelia; Namuyonga, Judith; Hewitt-Smith, Adam; Loe, Kate; Abongo, Grace; Amorut, Denis; Wandabwa, Julius; Olupot-Olupot, Peter; Burgoine, Kathy
    Background: Preterm birth is the leading cause of childhood mortality, with respiratory distress syndrome as the predominant aetiology. Initiating continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) immediately after birth may reduce CPAP failure, the need for ventilation, and surfactant use. In low-resource settings, without ventilation or surfactant, immediate CPAP could significantly reduce preterm mortality. We explored the experiences, perceptions, and acceptability of immediate CPAP among parents, caregivers, and healthcare workers in a Ugandan hospital. Methods: This qualitative study (April 2023–April 2024) was nested in a pilot randomised controlled trial of immediate delivery room CPAP for very low birthweight infants (VLBW, <1500 g) at a government hospital in Uganda. Data were collected through 12 key informant interviews and focus group discussions with 36 healthcare workers, and 37 parents and caregivers of enrolled infants. We applied deductive framework analysis using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA) and coded transcripts using Nvivo 12. Results: Regarding affective attitude, healthcare workers, mothers and caregivers expressed positive feelings towards immediate CPAP. For perceived effectiveness, healthcare workers described immediate CPAP as a prophylactic intervention that reduces the severity of complications and shortens hospital stays, while mothers and caregivers believed it expands the infant’s lungs and increases chances of survival. Concerning burden, healthcare workers highlighted that successful implementation depends on a committed neonatal team, multidisciplinary team collaboration, adequate staffing, active maternal involvement, and the availability of sufficient CPAP machines. Opportunity costs were evident where limited staffing forced healthcare workers to choose between prioritising the mother or the infant. Under ethicality, cultural beliefs, religious views, and fear were identified as influential factors in decision making around immediate CPAP. Regarding intervention coherence, healthcare workers, mothers, and caregivers demonstrated a good understanding of the purpose and process of immediate CPAP. Finally, self-efficacy was linked to the availability of adequate staff, training, and necessary equipment to confidently engage in the intervention. Conclusions Immediate CPAP was found to be acceptable among healthcare workers and mothers/caregivers. Successful implementation requires adequate staff training, comprehensive health education, adequate human resources, and sufficient availability of CPAP machines. Trial registration Study is registered on Pan African Clinical Trials Registry (PACTR) PACTR202208462613789. Keywords Preterm, Very low birthweight, VLBW, Africa, Neonatal, CPAP, Respiratory distress syndrome, Low-resource setting, Acceptability, Barriers, Facilitators, Attitude
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    Acceptability of minimal invasive tissue sampling (MITS) for stillbirths in Eastern Uganda
    (PLOS One, 2025) Chebet, Martin; Burgoine, Kathy; Rujumba, Joseph; Okalany, Regina Akwi Noela; Olupot-Olupot, Peter; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Weeks, D. Andrew; Napyo, Agnes; Mukunya, David; Engebretsen, Marie S. Ingunn
    Background In sub-Saharan Africa, stillbirth rates remain high. To design effective interventions to reduce stillbirths, accurate determination of their aetiology is important. Conventional autopsy for accurate confirmation of cause is not acceptable or feasible in several societies in sub-Saharan Africa; minimal invasive tissue sampling (MITS), is a recently developed, less invasive alternative. In this study, we explored the acceptability of MITS in the community and among healthcare workers in Uganda to guide the future implementation. Methods A qualitative study was done among community members and healthcare workers in Mbale in Eastern Uganda. We undertook in-depth interviews and focus group discussions in English or local languages. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed as necessary prior to formal content analysis. The themes were organised using NVivo software and presented according to Sekhon’s theoretical framework. Results Overall, participants preferred the idea of MITS to conventional autopsy because of the perception that it was fast, maintained the facial appearance and kept the body intact. It was thought that the procedure would improve the detection of the cause of stillbirths, which in turn would help to prevent future stillbirths. It would also resolve conflicts in the community between community members or the women and the healthcare workers about the cause of a stillbirth. It was suggested that some community members may not approve of MITS because of their religious beliefs; the fear that the body parts may be extracted and stolen for witchcraft or organ donation; and a lack of trust in the healthcare system. To implement the procedure, it was suggested that extensive community sensitization should be done, space limitations in healthcare facilities overcome, healthcare workers should be trained and limited human resource should be addressed. Conclusion The implementation of MITS in Mbale, Eastern Uganda, is likely to be acceptable given sufficient training and sensitisation.
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    Access to family planning key to empowerment, development.
    (New vision, 2017-07-10) Kyotalengerire, Agnes
    With 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.
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    Addictions:
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-09-29) Oluka, Esther
    It is no longer a secret that substance abuse is rampant in the entertainment industry, especially among musicians. From time to time, stories surface of artistes struggling with either alcohol or drug abuse.
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    Adding chia seeds to your diet.
    (Sunday Monitor, 2017-11-12) Nassanga, Phiona
    Catherine Nanozi, a nutritionist with Cathy's wellness center at Nsambya says when consumed, chia seeds can be of great importance to one's health. Chia seeds have got a number benefits but there are three major one as Nanonzi explains. Eating enough fiber is key in keeping our intestines healthy and constipation free,
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    Adolescents and sex:
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-11-06) Batte, R Edgar
    Sabrina Kitaka was 11 years old and in senior one when her mother first talked to her about menstruation. Her father was liberal and did not think along the gender roles. Kitaki, a paediatrician today, is worried owing to trends that show adolescents are continuing to expose themselves to risky sexual activity with a resultant large number acquiring Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and opting for unsafe abortions when they get pregnant.
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    Adults to screen for sickle cells
    (New Vision, 2017-07-11) Ssenyonga, Andrew
    The 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.