Health
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MPs deliver medical beds to Bulambuli health facilities
BULAMBULI – The Members of Parliament in Bulambuli district have delivered medical beds to health facilities in the district to improve service delivery. The items which included 54 maternity beds among others…
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Kumi VHTs irritated over delayed pay
KUMI– Members of the village health teams [VHTs] in Kumi district are irked following a delay in payment of their allowances which they were promised as they implemented different health programmes in…
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NDA closes 70 illegal drug outlets in Rwenzori
FORT PORTAL – The National Drug Authority [NDA] has closed 70 drug outlets in Rwenzori Sub-region for operating illegally and impounded 140 boxes of assorted medicines worth Shs 40 million. The NDA…
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Katakwi hospital aided with medical supplies
KATAKWI– A donation of medical equipment valued at Shs 285 million has excited patients and health workers at Katakwi General Hospital in Katakwi district. The medical items which include; 54 modern beds,…
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NDA partners with Tooro Kingdom to curb misuse of drugs
FORT PORTAL-The National Drug Authority [NDA] and Tooro Kingdom have joined hands to create awareness about the safe use of drugs by those living in the kingdom. The NDA chairperson, Dr. Medard…
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Govt upgrades health centre in Tororo
TORORO –Residents of Tororo district now expect to get better services after government decided to upgrade Kyamwinula Health Centre II to health centre III. The upgrading of the health facility located in…
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IGG investigating drug stock-outs in govt health facilities
MBAFRARA-The Inspectorate of Government has commenced investigations into continuous drug stock-outs in government health facilities. The Inspector General of Government [IGG] Beti Olive Namisango Kamya-Turomwe made the revelation on Friday as she…
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NMS seeks Shs 298bln to counter decline in donor funding
KAMPALA-The National Medical Stores [NMS] is seeking Shs 298 billion to offset the projected funding gaps arising from the declining donor funding. NMS General Manager, Moses Kamabare said that since donor agencies…
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Shortage of healthcare workers could rise to 10mln by end of decade, new WEF report
GENEVA– The shortage of healthcare workers could rise to 10 million by the end of the decade, affecting access to care, inequities and treatment of mental health. A new report published by…
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Hepatitis B deaths worry Adjumani leaders
ADJUMANI –The increase in the number of deaths related to hepatitis B is worrying the district leaders of Adjumani who have confirmed it is second to Malaria in killing people. According to…
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