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02/12/2024
Experts blame massage parlors for fueling new HIV infections in Kampala
 Up to 2.2% of HIV tests done in health facilities in Kampala turned out positive for the virus, officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed.
https://www.independent.co.ug/society/health/
10 myths and truths about sexuality education
Dementia: When to worry?
Is Dementia a normal part of aging? Someone suffers from dementia every three seconds. What are the causes? Can we prevent it? Is there a cure?
https://www.who.int/podcasts/episode/science-in-5/episode–122—dementia
Fossil fuels increasing non-communicable diseases in Kampala – KCCA
Kampala is ranked 3rd most polluted city in Africa and 8th in the world.
WHO urges rapid access to mpox diagnostic tests, invites manufacturers to emergency review
Testing is key for people to get treatment and care as early as possible and prevent further spread. Since 2022, WHO has delivered around 150 000 diagnostic tests for mpox globally, of which over a quarter have gone to countries in the African Region.
Fourteen African countries, key partners unite to provide critical resources for health in WHO’s first-ever Investment Round
In an unprecedented show of unity in support of the World Health Organization, 14 African countries and many partners pledged over US$ 45 million to the WHO Investment Round, a three-month-old initiative aimed at generating sustainable financing for the organization at the center of the global health architecture.
Global strategic preparedness and response plan launched by WHO to contain mpox outbreak
Strategic vaccination efforts will focus on individuals at the highest risk, including close contacts of recent cases and healthcare workers, to interrupt transmission chains.
Why is Mpox jab taking so long to reach Africa?
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been a public health problem in parts of Africa since 1970 but received little global attention until an international outbreak in 2022
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/why-is-mpox-jab-taking-so-long-to-reach-africa–4744944
How to protect yourself from mosquito bites
The recent cases have highlighted concerns about mosquito-borne diseases and prompted health authorities to urge more precautions against mosquito bites.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/08/28/mosquito-bite-prevention-faq/
Cleaner air, healthier lives: Africa’s need for clean stoves
Clean cooking refers to using fuels and technologies that emit less smoke, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter.
Why heat leads to headaches — and how to avoid them
Experts agree that heat can be a major factor, though the onset of a headache is often a mix of compounding environmental factors.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/07/10/heat-migraine-headaches-cause-prevention/
‘Unless checked, antimicrobial resistance will cause more deaths annually than cancer’
Everyone has a role to play in combating AMR. Individuals and farmers can help by using antibiotics only when prescribed by a healthcare professional, completing the full course of treatment, and practicing good hygiene to prevent infections.
