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25/04/2025

Dr Esther Babirekere, a veteran paediatrician at Mulago hospital’s Mwana Mugimu nutrition section, says every mother, unless on serious medical ground, must ensure that her baby is breastfed exclusively for at least six months. https://healthmagazine.co.ug/2019/12/31/to-breastfeed-or-to-not-doctors-weigh-in/

Jackline Babirye, a mother of three is still breastfeeding her 3-year old girl and is not bothered by those saying the gal is too old. “I don’t see myself putting…

24/04/2025

Adherence can be assessed using viral load test or pill count. When pill count is used, for good adherence, one should score at least 95%. 100% is better to achieve Undetectable targeted viral load in blood.

The article tries to explain hw it is IMPOSIBLE to transmit HIV sexually if your HIV positive partner in a discordant relationship is adhering to treatment. Adherence simply means swallowing…

23/04/2025

Dr Stephen Watiti, a specialist in treating HIV/AIDS and a person who has lived with the disease for more than a decade says the most important thing one has to do is good adhere to medicine to have their viral load undetected

Every year, Uganda joins the rest of the world to mark World AIDS Day with observers noting that steps be taken to curb new infections on the rise. Although people…

22/04/2025

We pointed out at the onset that circumstances created by the pandemic, which threatened the economic life and public safety of our country necessitated a declaration of a State of Emergency, provided for under Article 110 of Uganda Constitution. https://healthmagazine.co.ug/2021/09/03/ugandas-health-and-covid-19-management-2/

By Dr Kizza Besigye HEALTH (especially public health) is a PUBLIC GOOD that’s created through collective choice; paid for collectively; and supplied to recipients without charge (or below cost). That’s…

21/04/2025

According to a source in National Drug Authority (NDA), these products have an extremely vast market attributed to their low prices and subsequent profit margin. Sadly, this high demand has kept the business of counterfeit medicines booming.
https://healthmagazine.co.ug/2020/01/19/why-uganda-needs-to-combat-counterfeit-medicines/

The Ministry of Health has launched inaugural ‘Heroes In Health Awards’ (HIHA) to recognize and appreciate outstanding health workers. The awards that are meant to inspire and motivate the workforce,…

20/04/2025

Happy Easter from Health & Lifestyle Magazine!

Easter isn’t just about chocolate and pastels — it’s a reminder that every new day is a chance to refresh, recharge, and realign with your healthiest self.

Whether you're taking a mindful walk, prepping a nourishing brunch, or just soaking in the sunshine, remember: renewal starts within.

16/04/2025

Ms Damalie Namukose, a nutritionist at the Ministry of Health, explains that there is good and bad cholesterol, noting that bad cholesterol is one of the major causes of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and heart attacks.

You have probably heard someone being told not to eat certain foods because they contain a lot of cholesterol while being recommended to eat others.What is cholesterol? The World Health…

15/04/2025

First Lady & Education Minister Janet Museveni met with health officials and donors to boost efforts in water, hygiene, and sanitation. With support from the Uganda Sanitation Fund, the program has grown from 15 to 44 districts since 2011!

The First lady and Education Minister Janet Museveni has met health ministry officials and donors to discuss how best to improve water, hygiene and sanitation in the country.The Minister of State for…

14/04/2025

By paying this premium, the insured person is entitled to access free medical care across public hospitals in the country. This limits out of pocket (OOP) expenditure on medical care which is what most Ugandans use to pay their medical bills.

By Jordan Tumwesigye In October 2019, media, both mainstream and social, was awash with reports of how a leading hospital had detained four mothers over unpaid medical bills ranging from…

14/04/2025

A medical breakthrough in East Africa! JCRC, in partnership with Asea BioTherapeutics, has successfully treated its first patient with advanced stem cell therapy — officially launching a world-class regenerative medicine centre now open to the public.

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in partnership with Asea BioTherapeutics (ABT) proudly announces a ground-breaking milestone in East Africa’s medical history – the successful treatment of their first client…

13/04/2025

Uganda loses 2–3% of its GDP to structural and institutional discrimination, says a new study. Every act of exclusion deepens inequality and reinforces the status quo — a costly cycle we can’t afford to ignore.

Uganda loses between 2-3% of its Gross Domestic Product due to structural and institutional discrimination, according to a Study by Ministry of Gender and Labor, Economic Policy Research Centre and…

12/04/2025

Buffalo Lodge puts you right at the heart of adventure! Just minutes from game drives, boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel, chimp trekking, bird watching, and even Rwenzori hikes — it's your perfect base for exploring Uganda’s wild side!

If you want to appreciate wild nature, the Buffalo Safari Lodge is the ideal place to be at. Buffalo Safari Lodge is located at Queen Elizabeth Park, Katunguru Bridge, near…