Health

A $117 million (Shs431.9bn) verdict against Johnson & Johnson and a supplier in favor of a man who said his asbestos-related cancer was caused by long-term use of J&J’s Baby Powder could open a new front for thousands of cases claiming the widely-used product caused cancer, legal experts and plaintiffs

At least 3000 people were able to receive free treatment from a twoday medical camp organized by Hima Cement Limited in partnership with Case Med care and medical personnel from and within Tororo district. Nicolas George, the Country Chief Executive of Hima Cement said the two-day medical camp is part

Researchers have found that a new kind of mosquito net substantially increases protection against malaria-carrying insects. The discovery was made by a team from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, in a two-year study involving more than 15,000 children in Tanzania. Scientists found that nets incorporating a chemical

President Yoweri Museveni has asked Parliament to use malaria funds to kill mosquitoes rather than organize seminars. “Let the Malaria fund aim at eliminating the mosquitoes by developing the larvicides to kill the mosquito rather than using the fund for benchmarking, seminars and workshops,” Museveni said. He made the remarks

Even before the dust settles on the horror mix-up brain surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the facility is faced with yet another mishap allegation, the Standard reports. Susan Nekesa is accusing KNH doctors of rupturing her intestines during a Caesarean section delivery leading to several complications. She told Citizen

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has been accused of operating illegally by pharmacy Owners under their umbrella body Uganda Pharmacy Owners Association (UPOA). While appearing before the Parliament Health Committee chaired by Bukuya County MP, Michael Bukenya on Tuesday, pharmacy owners led by their Legal Counsel Deo Kalikumutima asked Parliament

President Yoweri Museveni has directed all District Medical Officers in the country to maximize efforts in the eradication of malaria. He also said that there should be mass action by all stakeholders, including all households and communities, in the eradication of malaria. “I direct all the District Medical Officers to

The Health Committee of Parliament has directed private health facilities in the country to immediately stop Hepatitis B Vaccinations pending approval from the Health Ministry. The decision was reached at during a meeting held at Parliament on Wednesday with officials from the National Drug Authority (NDA). This follows reports of