Health
KCs report the pitfalls and successes of national, local and community-based health initiatives such as immunization and blood donor schemes.
The impact diseases such as malaria, cancer, rubella, tuberculosis and malnutrition have on individual lives and communities are also documented as are outbreaks of diseases such as hepatitis B.
Of particular relevance for KCs is the impact co-infection has on the lives of individuals, families and communities.
The stigma, myths, rumours and attitudes those living with various health issues face is also documented.
Ugandan government ‘must improve’ maternal, newborn and child services, warns NGO
The Ugandan government has been called upon to improve services on maternal, newborn and child care if it is to attain development. The call was made by Leonard Okello of Alliance Uganda during a five day training workshop, which took place in Kampala last week (17 to 21 October, 2011). more
‘Glue ear’ treatment could see ‘end to grommet surgery’
From www.bbc.co.uk
Scientists have identified a potential new treatment for “glue ear” - a common hearing disorder in children - that uses existing cancer drugs. go
Mobile phone brain cancer link rejected
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Further research has been published suggesting there is no link between mobile phones and brain cancer. go
Zambia prisons service scales up HIV/AIDS and TB response
Zambia has received a US$1 million grant from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to help make its prisons a safer place free of TB, reports KC Mbulo. more
Sweden announces US$300m in increased three-year pledge to the Global Fund
Sweden has pledged to disbursed 2 billion Swedish kronos (about US$300 million) to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for 2011-2013 - an increase of about 11 per cent over its contributions for the previous three years. more
Shs 1.9 billion blood bank for Fort Portal Hospital, Uganda
A 1.9 billion shilling regional blood bank is to be constructed at Fort Portal Referral Hospital following blood scarcity in most hospitals in Ruwenzori region, Uganda. more
US$4.1 billion spent by Global Fund to save 830,000 lives from malaria since 2002
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis Malaria has invested US$4.1 billion since 2002 to fight malaria, helping to save 830,000 lives. more
Bacterium linked to bowel cancer
From www.bbc.co.uk
A type of bacterium known to cause dental decay and skin ulcers may also be linked to bowel cancer, scientists suspect. go