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HIV on the rise in Western Uganda

MBARARA-The Uganda population-based HIV Impact Assessment [UPHIA 2020-2021] indicates HIV prevalence in Mbarara district has increased 9.6 percent compared to the national average of 5.5 percent. The report was shared by Christopher Nahabwe, HIV focal person Mbarara district during a media café organised by the Health Journalists Network in Uganda [HJNU] at Oxford Hotel. Out […]

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Malaria Progress Update

Kampala – 18 April 2024 – According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Uganda has the world’s highest malaria incidence rate of 478 cases per 1,000 population per year. It is also the leading cause of sickness and death in Uganda and is responsible for up to 40% of all outpatient visits, 25% of hospital admissions and

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Diabetes Care

Glucose levels and heart disease risk go hand in hand. Continuous glucose monitors like our FreeStyle Libre CGM systems can help you watch patterns in your levels over time and take action to stabilize them in the moment. If you’re living with diabetes, understanding glucose level trendlines is important for your health journey — especially when data

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