In Uganda, a group of private entrepreneurs is using digital tools to tackle healthcare challenges. They are creating new ways to deliver medical services and make resources more accessible. This is part of a bigger global plan to use technology for public good. These entrepreneurs face many hurdles. They need to find the right business strategies to succeed. Withou...
In Uganda, the healthcare scene is experiencing a significant shift. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is becoming a big deal in hospitals. It's not just about the cool tech. It's about how this tech affects the people who keep the hospitals running. Researchers are focusing on two main areas: how easy AI is to use and how it helps workers improve their skills. First,...
In Uganda, healthcare workers are now receiving disability training. This is a big deal because people with disabilities often face hurdles when trying to get medical help. This can lead to worse health problems for them. The training is designed to help healthcare workers understand and support people with disabilities better. The training program was created...
In Uganda, doing well in school is really important. It can open doors to better jobs and a more secure future. However, children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) might face extra challenges. This blood disorder is quite common in sub-Saharan Africa. It can cause various health problems that might make learning more difficult. Researchers wanted to see how SCA affects ...
In many parts of Africa, there is a big gap in understanding why people drink too much alcohol. This is especially true in Uganda. The reasons behind this behavior are often linked to social factors. These factors are not just about the person drinking. They are about the world around them. This includes their friends, family, and community. It also includes their jo...
In Uganda, a big problem has popped up. A medicine that has been a go-to for treating malaria is starting to lose its effectiveness. This medicine is called Artemisinin. It has been a key player in fighting malaria for a long time. But now, it is not working as well as it used to. This is a serious issue because malaria is a big deal in Uganda. It affects many people...
In Central Uganda, a recent study dug into why young women with HIV aren't getting the HPV vaccine. The focus was on 100 girls and young women aged 10 to 24. These young women were part of a trial in four healthcare facilities that provide antiretroviral therapy. The study happened between January and March 2024. The study looked at many things. It looked at things...
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 productive. Chickens are laying fewer eggs and more are getting sick and d...
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%) wanted to be part of the decision-making process with researchers. Anothe...
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 virus was the Sudan strain of Ebola. It was confirmed after his death...