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  • Published on Apr 14, 2026

    Evidence-Based Contraceptive Guidance for Young Women Following Induced Abortion: A Systematic Summary

    Introduction Unintended pregnancy remains a significant concern in global public health, particularly among young women, leading to a high rate of induced abortions.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are about 73 million induced …

    Source: Dove Medical Press - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 14, 2026

    Virunga surveillance push targets zoonotic spillover risks

    Ezana Kassa, FAO Representative in Uganda(left) and Dr. Andrew G. Seguya, Executive Secretary of GVTC (right) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In one of Africa’s most epidemiologically sensitive ecosystems, the gap between detection and response remains …

    Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 12, 2026

    Ugandan doctors excel abroad despite concerns over training standards

    Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) has defended the quality of Ugandan-trained doctors, insisting they continue to perform strongly on the global stage, despite concerns from sections of the scientific …

    Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 14, 2026

    Python Cave tours? The ways disease jumps from animals to humans are evolving

    A screenshot from a video about Python Cave produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Credit: CDC. In July 2008, a 41-year-old Dutch woman developed a rapidly progressing illness after visiting Python Cave, a shallow groove cut into …

    Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 13, 2026

    UCF Expert Plays Key Role in International Research to Combat Dengue Fever, Zika

    Highlights James Earnest, an assistant professor at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, is leading two new research projects to examine how humans build an immune response to dengue and the Zika viruses over time, in pursuit of creating better …

    Source: University of Central Florida - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 9, 2026

    Uganda Daycare Tragedy Sparks Urgent Calls for Child Safety Reforms Across East Africa

    By Mutayoba Arbogast Ggaba preschool In East Africa, a well-known Swahili proverb warns: “Mwenzako akinyolewa, zako tia maji.” Literally translated as “When your neighbor is being shaved, wet your own hair,” it urges communities to learn from others’ …

    Source: Pan African Visions - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 13, 2026

    ‘In Sudan, there is nothing but death.. you just run’

    Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

    Source: The Independent - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 4, 2026

    Uganda’s ‘cricket grannies’ bat away the loneliness

    Beyond physical activity, cricket has also fostered a sense of community among women. | Photo Credit: AFP Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and …

    Source: The Hindu - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 3, 2026

    Ugandans breathe world’s dirtiest air

    In the early hours of the morning, before traffic thickens and the city fully wakes up, Kampala’s air can feel deceptively calm. But as the day unfolds, engines revving, dust rising, waste burning in the distance, that calm gives way to something heavier, …

    Source: Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    ANTHRAX: 3 hospitalized in Kitagwenda

    KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | An anthrax outbreak in the western Ugandan district of Kitagwenda has left three people hospitalized, a health official said Wednesday. District Health Officer Irene Kahimakazi told Xinhua by telephone that three people tested …

    Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Rutete health centre on spot over death of woman, unborn baby

    The family of 38-year-old Diana Kogere is demanding an independent investigation to establish the exact cause of her death and that of her unborn baby. Kogere, a resident of Kiko Town Council in Kabarole district, western Uganda, died on March 28 at Rutete …

    Source: Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    KWAME SENOU | Africa needs to rethink its public interest regulation

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Africa needs to rethink how it approaches public-interest regulation. Too often, when governments confront real and urgent …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 26, 2026

    The ‘Indignity’ of Medical Practice in Uganda

    By Tom Oniro Elenyu UMA President, Dr Frank Asiimwe The future of medicine in Uganda remains uncertain as government proposes increasing the doctors’ training duration from five to six years. This is despite the August 2024 President Yoweri Museveni’s yet …

    Source: Pan African Visions - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 24, 2026

    Uganda’s tuberculosis response goes digital, but not yet decisive

    For years, Uganda’s TB response has relied heavily on symptom-based screening. It is a low-cost approach, but one that experts increasingly describe as blunt and inadequate   Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda’s response to tuberculosis is …

    Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 24, 2026

    Water safety swimming gala held to raise awareness about Uganda’s drowning crisis

      Emergency teams from the Red Cross demonstrate rescue drills for someone who has drowned   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | To mark the start of the 9th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEW), the Ministry of Water and Environment has held a …

    Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    Reshaping ageing: From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'

    Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called “cricket grannies” are bound together by a growing love of …

    Source: RTL Today - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'

    Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called "cricket grannies" are bound together by a …

    Source: Your Wyoming Link - Pending
  • Published on Mar 21, 2026

    The game helping beat health conditions, stress and loneliness: Meet Uganda's 'cricket grannies'

    Sports Desk Last Updated: 21 March 2026, 04:04 PM IST 72-year-old Jennifer Waibi Nanyonga stated that she spent the whole of last year without seeing a doctor for her back, underlining her love for the game. Elderly women 'acing' the game of …

    Source: Mathrubhumi - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 20, 2026

    Uganda’s cricket grannies

    Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called “cricket grannies” are bound together by a growing love of …

    Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government

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