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Item Govt to buy new drugs for sickle cell anaemia.(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Ainebyoona, EmmanuelThe Minister of health, Dr. Jane Aceng, has directed the National Drug Authority to register hydroxyurea as a treatment for sickle cell anaemia in a move to increase the drug's availability and accessibility. The drug that was developed to treat leukemia was also found to be effective in the management of sickle cell anaemia as it reduces occurrence of painful crises. It has been in use in US and Europe to manage sickle cell patients.Item How to take care of your foreskin:(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-05) Batte, R EdgarThe foreskin is a flap of skin that covers the head of the penis and attaches at the base of the head. Baby boys are born with the foreskin fully attached to their penis, but it gradually loosens as they age. By the time boys reach puberty, the foreskin can usually be retracted down to the base of the glans with ease.Item The Nutritional value of ginger(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-05) Batte, R EdgarEvery time charlotte kiluteka has been asked about her secret to weight loss, she has told friends that it is a combination of working out and religiously taking three cups of warm water. In the morning, every afternoon and before bed, I take a cup of warm or hot water with ginger. And to add a little flavour, I put some mint leaves and nothing more. No sugar, she explains.Item Death from poison(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Dr. Onzivua, SylivesterLitvinenko's illness was of sudden onset, three weeks earlier, on 1, November. On that day he had met with two former Russian security officers and also had lunch with an Italian. For several days after November 1, Litvinenko experienced severe abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. At one point he could not walk without assistance and on 3 November, an ambulance was called and he was taken to Barnet General Hospital, London.Item Tone your arms with targeted exercise(New Vision, 2026-02-16) Nsubuga, UmarDr. Hassan Mayanja, a physician at Mercy Hospital in Mpererwe, explains that flabby arms are not merely a cosmetic concern but a reflection of how the body changes overtime. "As we age, collagen reduces, elasticity drops, and redesigns its pattern in the body, this does not mean someone is unhealthy. But combined with weight gain, it can make the arms appear softer".Item How to avoid walking with a heart attack waiting to happen(New Vision, 2026-02-18) Oloya, OpioAs well, study after study has linked a high risk of heart attack to the lifestyle of people in leadership roles, such as military command, executives, administrators, political leaders, managers require high responsibility, long hours at the desk, pressures to make impactful decisions, and crisis management of one kind or another. In addition to work related stress, leaders have little time to eat properly, exercise and experience moments of peace to decompress and relax.Item Do female hormones cause alcoholism in women(New Vision, 2026-02-16) Bamuhigire, OscarDear counsellor, what makes women to binge drink? Can female hormones cause alcoholism in women? I took my wife at a rehab for alcoholism, but she keeps relapsing and binge drinking at the end of the month with her female friends. A friend told me its because their hormones are high at that time.Item Uganda-US health deal sparks data sovereignty debate(New Vision, 2026-02-18) Musenze, JohnThe $2.3b (8.1 trillion) health co-operation agreement signed between Uganda and the US will help the world to fight disease outbreaks, the country director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said. Speaking during a press briefing in Kampala , Dr. Mary Boyd dismissed fears the individual Medical records would be accessed by a foreign government.Item Low back pain: suffered according to age(New Vision, 2026-02-16) Galukande, MosesLow back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the world. However, it is not the same for everyone. Its causes and seriousness vary with age, occupation and lifestyle.Item Worldbank watchdog probes shs480b hospital project.(daily monitor, 2018-05-23) Frederick MusisiThe world bank group investigation and forensic unit, the integrity vice presidency is looking into possible cases of corruption and mismanagement of the 130m loan of uganda to renovate 47 health facilities country world.Item Worried about well-being? ask our experts.(New Vision, 2026-02-16) Kyotalengerire, AgnesAsk the Doctor questions were answered by Andrew Sekitoleko, a clinical nutritionist at Platinum Hospital Kampala; and Dr. Joseph Muhumuza of Roswell Women and Children's Hospital.Item Walking: the everyday miracle(New Vision, 2026-02-16) Kyotalengerire, AgnesWhen Mary Olupot turned 42, she barely recognised herself in the mirror. Long hours at the desk job, family responsibilities and the habit of "eating on the go" had slowly added weight over the years. Olupot made a simple decision: she would start walking.Item Don't mistreat patients, janet warns medics.(daily monitor, 2018-05-31) Django fahad, malik; Muwulya mosesThe ministry of education ms. janet museveni has warned health workers against mistreating patients.Item Medics incompetence killing pregnant women expert.(daily monitor, 2018-05-23) Namagembe, lillianNearly, three of every 10 maternal deaths among expectant mothers at kawempe hospital are caused by onset of hyper tension and delayed referrals , specialists at mulago national referral hospital have said.Item Mak introduces the health post graduate programme.(daily monitor, 2018-05-27) Namagemba LillianMakerere university has added a health to its post graduate programme menu as part of its effort to digitalize health information and speed up service deliveryItem Kadaga demands audit of two city hospitals.(daily monitor, 2018-05-27) Namangemba LillianThe speaker of parliament ms. kadaga rebecca has directed the parliamentary committee on health to investigate and submit to her by tuesday, a report on the state of kawempe and kiruda hospital.Item Why are mad men healthy.(daily monitor, 2018-05-28) Mimo,Dear mimo, its expected that many mentally ill people on the streets live a risky life because of coldness, not eating a balanced diet, eating contaminated food and water apart from accidents and therefore should be getting sick more often than those who are not mentally ill.Item Government spends shs960b to burn drugs(daily monitor, 2018-05-25) Thembo, MisariThe government has authorised the national drug authority to spend shs 960m to destroy 1500 metric tons of expired human and veterinary medicines, daily monitor has learnt.Item 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, KathyBackground: 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, AttitudeItem Busolwe General Hospital operating in dire condition(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Kitunzi, YahuduThe facility has not got any major repair since it's establishment in 1970. What welcomes you upon arrival at the facility are rotten beds, dilapidated buildings and poor hygiene.