population

Uganda to phase out oral polio vaccine

Uganda to phase out oral polio vaccine

In a bid to increase immunity of children across the globe, Uganda is among the countries that are slowly phasing out oral polio vaccines to replace it with the new type of injectable vaccine which experts say offers extra health protection to the children. Presenting a paper on the new immunization programme, the deputy programme […]

Oily fish could save you from bowel cancer

Oily fish could save you from bowel cancer

A new study has found out that eating a lot of omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish like tuna and salmon can greatly increase one’s chances of survival from  bowel cancer. The study released and published Wednesday by the British journal Gut bases its findings on an analysis of data from more than […]

Uganda to setup National Population Council

The Government is to set up a National Population Council to plan for and formulate policies on population matters. For further reading go to Uganda starts Population council Also read; 2002 Uganda census Statistical abstract publications  2002-2012 The annual population growth rate 2008-2012 Life expectancy since 2008-2012 Uganda’s population by region Summary of demographic indicators […]

government urged to renew population control strategy

The government is advised to review its strategies on population control. The recently released report indicated that Uganda’s population had shot up to 35 million and is largely comprised of the youth. According to Director of Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment Godbar Tumushabe, the current demographic composition does not foster development and is so […]

Study for masters in European Public Health Scholarships

Students from all around the world with different subject backgrounds are welcome to apply for MA in European Public Health Scholarships. The Master provides a high level education in public health issues. Duration: EUROPUBHEALTH is a two year Masters course (120 ECTS Credits) Its main goal is to enable the students to improving the health of […]

Join completion in United Nations Population Award

  Each year, the Committee for the United Nations Population Award presents an award to an individual(s) and/or institution(s) in recognition of outstanding contributions to increasing the awareness of population questions and to their solution. The Award, which was established by the General Assembly in November 1981, in resolution 36/201, and was first presented in […]

Opportunity calling at MA in European Public Health Scholarships

  Students from all around the world with different subject backgrounds are welcome to apply for MA in European Public Health Scholarships. The Master provides a high level education in public health issues. Duration: EUROPUBHEALTH is a two year Masters course (120 ECTS Credits) Its main goal is to enable the students to improving the […]

Internet usage and population statistics for Africa

Qn: Where can one get/what are the latest statistics/trends on internet usage in Uganda, e.g. Number of Users, Demographics, Average growth rates, Mobile usage, et.c.   Answer: The most comprehensive internet usage and population statistics for Africa can be found at http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats1.htm