Bone fractures may be caused by a bad fall, a hard blow, an automobile collision, sports injury, and an underlying medical condition e.g. OSTEOPOROSIS can result in a broken bone. There are varying degrees of fractures. Here are definitions and causes for the main type of fractures. They include partial (incomplete)-here the breakage across the […]
Symptoms of bone cancer: pain and swelling below the knee is the commonest. It most often occurs in long bones of the body (arms and legs). However not all bone tumours are cancerous. Bone tenderness sometimes is due to weakness. Non-specific symptoms of bone cancer are fever, unintentional weight loss, fatigue and anaemia! Bone cancer […]
Pumpkins are one of the foods grown and eaten in Uganda. It is mostly served as an extra food on a meal in most homes and eating places. But did you know that pumpkin is vital for your health? Pumpkins can be used to reduce cancer related illnesses. Pumpkins are rich in carotene; an antioxidant helps […]
MSc Scholarships in International Primary Health Care: The University of London (External System) is pleased to announce that the Commonwealth scholarships commission has agreed to sponsor students from developing Commonwealth nations to study on-line MSc in International Primary Health Care. Please note that if you are applying for this scholarship, one of your referees must […]
World Health Organization Internship Program: WHO‘s Internship Programme provides a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into the work of WHO. Every year a limited number of places for internships are available. Internship Application Eligibility Criteria: · Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree […]
The Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR): This is a Kenyan non-governmental organization whose mission is to contribute to the strengthening of national research for health in Kenya. This is done by providing support for multidisciplinary research to individuals and institutions, and engaging policy makers in formulation of health research policies that are evidence based. […]
Mulago National Referral hospital administration and AAR Health Services appeared before a Kampala court to defend themselves in a case of negligence against them. The side of the plaintiff alleges that the case resulted into the death of MP Bernard Mulengani’s wife, ms Gloria Kyansimire. Ms Gloria Kyasimire died on February 7, 2010 reportedly due […]
Following the outbreak of African swine fever in KakokirovillageofKasengengeparish in Wakiso town council, quarantine restrictions have been imposed on Wakiso district immediately. The commissioner of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries, Dr. C.S Rutebarika says that movements of pigs, pork, salami, ham, sausages and bacon from, to and within Wakiso district is prohibited with immediate effect […]
Dryness makes women fail to lubricate during sex intercourse. The women who have this problem many times find sex boring and less pleasant. Dryness is the main cause of pain during sex and the female private parts may feel itchy. Dr. Samuel Matovu of Ndejje health IV says that dryness is sometimes a symptom of […]
Following the tremendous increase in the HIV prevalence in the country, Uganda has been forced to launch three anti HIV/AIDS strategies that will help in driving down the high rates of HIV among the populace staring 2011 until 2016. The launched strategies by the vice president, H.E. Edward Kiwanuka Sekandiinclude, the national HIV prevention strategy, Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV strategy. Speaking at the launch of […]