East Africans are holding their breath as they await a declaration by the World Health Organisation that Uganda is now free of Ebola. Continue reading Uganda edges closer to being declared Ebola-free
Category: Health
26 children born at JTH during Chrismas, New Year
A reproductive health specialist at Juba Teaching Hospital says the facility has registered 26 deliveries on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Continue reading 26 children born at JTH during Chrismas, New Year
“I built maternity ward using taxpayers’ money”, – Governor Futuyo
The governor of Western Equatoria state has responded to concerns raised over the use of public funds to construct a 20-bed new maternity ward in Mundri West County. Continue reading “I built maternity ward using taxpayers’ money”, – Governor Futuyo
Juba Teaching Hospital gets new Intensive Care Unit
The government has commissioned an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Juba Teaching Hospital to nurse patients with serious illnesses including those undergoing surgical operations.  Continue reading Juba Teaching Hospital gets new Intensive Care Unit
Children exposed to violence likely to suffer trauma – say health experts
Two mental health experts in Juba have warned that children who grow up seeing violence at home and in their surroundings are more likely to be suffering from mental illness in their adult lives. Continue reading Children exposed to violence likely to suffer trauma – say health experts
Museveni lifts lockdown in Ebola epicentre
Uganda on Saturday lifted a two-month lockdown on two districts at the epicentre of the country’s Ebola epidemic, amid cautious hope that the outbreak could end soon. Continue reading Museveni lifts lockdown in Ebola epicentre
MoH declares countrywide measles outbreak
The national Ministry of Health has declared measles outbreak across the country after recording 31 deaths and 2,471 cases in 22 counties in recent months. Continue reading MoH declares countrywide measles outbreak
Lakes State deploys doctors to investigate alleged measles outbreak in Cueibet
A team of doctors has been deployed to Cueibet County to investigate the alleged measles outbreak, Lakes State Minister of Health has said.
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Why is Lakes State worst affected by HIV
Two weeks ago, during the governors’ forum meeting in Juba, the Chairperson of the South Sudan HIV and Aids Commission, Esterina Novelo disclosed that 173, 000 people are living with HIV in the country.
Continue reading Why is Lakes State worst affected by HIV
Minister Yolanda blames poor health services on under-funding
The national Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng blames the deplorable health services across the country on under-funding by the government. Continue reading Minister Yolanda blames poor health services on under-funding