Uganda's rural families rely heavily on chickens for food and income. These chickens roam freely, scavenging for food. But, rising temperatures are causing big problems for these birds. Farmers in Soroti district shared their struggles. They said that high temperatures are making chickens less produ
When it comes to making decisions about sharing individual genetic research results, people living with HIV have strong opinions. A study in Uganda asked 221 people receiving HIV care what role they wanted in deciding how to get information from genetic research. Most participants (122, 55. 2%) want
Ebola has made a grim comeback in Uganda. A 32-year-old male nurse, an employee of the main referral hospital in the capital Kampala, died due to the virus. The nurse had sought treatment at various locations. He was admitted to a public hospital in Mbale, a city in the east of Uganda. The
In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie
In Kampala Uganda's bustling capital, a tragic event unfolded recently. A 32-year-old nurse fell victim to the deadly Ebola virus. This is the first Ebola fatality in Uganda since the last outbreak ended earlier this year. The nurse worked at Mulago Hospital. After feeling ill, he sought help at var
Dementia diagnosis faces significant hurdles in low-income countries like Uganda. One of these challenges is the underutilization of brain MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Even when MRI is available, crucial details such as mild regional brain shrinkage, which are vital for diagnosing dementia, oft
Anaemia, a health issue that can make kids tired and weak, is a big problem in Uganda, especially among children under five. But what about kids in refugee camps? Not much is known about that. So, researchers looked into this in Kyangwali refugee settlement, Western Uganda. They focused on kids aged
Did you know that many refugee teenagers in Kampala, Uganda, are dealing with depression? But what’s really interesting is that these feelings of sadness change over time. Some teens feel better, others worse, and a few stay the same. A study was done to figure out why these changes happen. The res
Psychosis is a complex mental health issue that hits low- and middle-income countries the hardest. Surprisingly, they often have less access to medical help. This study looked into how people dealing with psychosis in rural Uganda find their way to treatment. The focus was on what affects their choi
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a major health issue worldwide, even with effective medicines available. Starting treatment late for DR-TB can lead to worse health, more resistance to drugs, higher risk of spreading the disease, and poorer treatment results. This study looked into why some DR
