Health

32% of Pupils in Rubirizi Suffer Stunted Growth Due to Poor Nutrition – Education Officer

Rubirizi District -- The Rubirizi District Education Officer, Steven Biiru Warufu, has raised concern over the growing cases of malnutrition…

Dr. Baryomunsi Raises Alarm Over Congestion, Drug Shortages at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

MBARARA CITY – The Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, was left concerned after an abrupt night visit to Mbarara…

Katunguru Health Centre III Ranked Best Improved Facility in Rubirizi District for Service Delivery

RUBIRIZI, Uganda -- Katunguru Health Centre III in Rubirizi District has been ranked the best improved health facility in the…

Rubirizi District Sounds HIV Alarm as 132 New Cases Are Recorded in Three Months

RUBIRIZI, Uganda — Health officials in Rubirizi District have raised fresh concern after the district recorded 132 new HIV infections…

Equity Bank Joins Kabaka Birthday Run to Support Fight Against HIV/AIDS

Kampala, Uganda — Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS as the country prepares for…

Anthrax Outbreak Hits Kitagwenda District as Three Cases Are Confirmed, Health Teams on High Alert

Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have confirmed an outbreak of Anthrax after laboratory tests verified three positive cases out of…

The Hidden Dangers of Hair Relaxers: A Health Crisis for Black Women

A large majority of Black women, nearly 90%, use chemical hair relaxers to straighten their natural curls. This practice often…