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Angola has intensified Ebola prevention along its border with the DRC by deploying health teams, boosting surveillance, and improving sanitation. These efforts aim to protect high-risk communities and strengthen regional health security against future outbreaks.
Tanzania is experiencing a sharp rise in cancer cases, with over 16,500 new diagnoses reported between 2019 and 2023. Kilimanjaro leads the country in incidence, highlighting urgent needs for early detection, public awareness, and improved healthcare services. Prostate and cervical cancers remain the most common types, posing significant public health challenges.
Uganda is exploring a groundbreaking genetic approach to fight malaria, one of its deadliest diseases. Scientists at the Uganda Virus Research Institute are studying gene-drive technology that could drastically reduce mosquito populations, but the innovation has sparked debate over safety, ethics, and environmental impact.
The Uganda House Fundraising Conference in London became a key event for advancing eye care in Uganda, with the official launch of the Climb4EyeHealth Campaign to support sustainable vision health programs across the country.
Ugandan researchers are leading a global effort to make medical devices more equitable. Through the newly established Uganda Hypoxia Lab, scientists are testing pulse oximeters to ensure they accurately measure oxygen levels in people with darker skin tones a breakthrough that could reshape global health standards.
At least eight people were injured Sunday night when a sauna exploded at Buziga Country Resort in Kampala, causing panic and property damage. Preliminary reports suggest a possible heat system failure, while authorities investigate the exact cause. The incident underscores growing concerns over sauna safety in the city and beyond.
