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DTB, Buganda Kingdom join hands to tackle disease burden
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Here’s what you should be aware of: The managing director of DTB Uganda, Godfrey Ssebaana, highlighted the significance of proactive medical care, asserting that everyone should have the right to health services rather than them being a luxury. Thank you for choosingNation.Africa as your source of news. Show plans Uganda is facing a rise…
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Secrets of a Medical Student: An Insider’s Opinion [International Edition (English)]
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Sarah Stein found that medical school did not ready her for how bluntly and dispassionately her coworkers addressed death. When she questioned one of her colleagues about moving on so rapidly following a patient’s death, they clarified that this didn’t indicate a shortage of empathy but rather an essential act of self-protection. In public…
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Diabetes, Pregnancy, and IVF: Navigating the Challenges in International Edition (English)
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DR.-TAIWO-OREBAMJO During the mid-20th century, women suffering from type 1 diabetes were generally advised not to become pregnant. Fortunately, advances in assisted reproductive technologies have transformed this situation. Diabetes that is not well controlled causes the baby’s blood sugar to be high. The baby is “overfed” and grows extra-large. Besides causing discomfort to the…
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New medical tariffs to take effect in July – health minister
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Beginning July 1, 2025, updated medical fees will take effect throughout all health centers, aligning with the commencement of the 2025-2026 budgetary period, announced Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, the Rwandan Minister of Health. These fee changes vary based on the size of each healthcare provider—from smaller clinics to large universities—according to Dr. Nsanzimana, who spoke…
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Lucia Vambe: UK Africa diaspora healthcare champion
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Personal Background and Migration I was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, where I developed a strong passion for healthcare. When I moved to the UK over 32 years ago, it was to pursue further education and professional opportunities. The UK provided me with a platform to study mental health nursing, expand my education…
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Asthma’s Top Trigger: The Common Cold — Expert Insights
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Dr. Olumide Sogaolu, who leads the Pulmonary Unit at the University College Hospital, asserts that globally, the common cold is the primary trigger for asthma cases, rather than pneumonia. He similarly stated that the idea which links the use of asthma inhalers with the severity of the condition is a misconception. At the 2025…