All viruses change over time including the COVID-19 virus. Some changes may affect the virus’ properties, such as how easily it spreads, its performance towards the vaccines, therapeutic medicines, diagnostic tools, or other public health and social measures. The Omicron is the latest variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19). This variant…

Every year, 10th September is marked as World Suicide Prevention day. The day focuses on raising awareness of how preventable suicide is. Suicide is a public health issue that affects individuals from different backgrounds and of all ages. It affects families, communities and the entire country and often leaves long-lasting…

What COVID-19 vaccine is available in Uganda? The AstraZeneca vaccine is available in Uganda since 5th March 2021 (SOURCE: Ministry of Health) What are some of the common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine? Pain Swelling Tiredness Headache Muscle pain Chills Fever Nausea (SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Is it possible for someone who has gotten the COVID-19 vaccine to still get infected?

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is here and the cases have rapidly increased by 81% between April and May. This clearly implies that there is a need for reliable and accessible testing services. When faced with the need to get a COVID-19 test, it is important to note…

Urinary tract infections (UTI) account for the majority of hospital visits globally. Sound knowledge of factors associated with UTIs may allow you timely intervention to easily bring the infections under control. Let’s start with understanding the anatomy of the urinary tract. The urinary tract is composed of the kidneys, ureters, bladder…

During the past two decades, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children globally has increased from 4.8% to 6.1% and the total number doubled from 5.4 to 10.3 million. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, there has been a sizable increase in obesity among children due to the prolonged…

Maintain a healthy diet: We all learnt about a balanced diet but what is it? All women have different body mass index (BMI) and their nutrient requirements differ slightly from another. A diet that always keeps one’s immunity boosted includes fruits, nuts, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and omega-3 fatty…

The holiday season is finally here! You might be wondering about how to celebrate and keep yourself and your loved ones safe from the spread of COVID-19. Without a doubt, these holidays will look different this year but as a Chinese proverb says, “misfortune may be a blessing in disguise”…

Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes and has the potential to spread rapidly and cause serious public health impact. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Uganda is classified as a high-risk country in the “Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics” (EYE) initiative, with a history…