News and Updates
The Role of Sexual Health Education
By: PRO-RHU on August 15, 2024Sexual health education is a critical component of public health, particularly in Uganda, where teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain significant challenges.
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Strengthening Minds: The Importance of Mental Health in Uganda
By: PRO-RHU on August 6, 2024
Mental health is an often neglected aspect of health, yet it is crucial for overall well-being.
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The Power of Nutrition: Building a Healthier Uganda
By: PRO-RHU on August 1, 2024
In Uganda, where malnutrition and lifestyle-related diseases remain prevalent, understanding and promoting nutrition and healthy living is vital.
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Building a Healthier Tomorrow: The Role of Hygiene and Sanitation
Hygiene and sanitation are foundational elements of public health, crucial in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and ensuring the well-being of communities. In Uganda, challenges such as limited access to clean water, inadequate sanitation facilities, and poor hygiene practices contribute to high rates of preventable diseases. Improving Hygiene Practices…
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Critical insights into safeguarding mothers and their babies.
Maternal and child health is a cornerstone of public health, critical to the well-being of any society. In Uganda, where maternal and child mortality rates remain high, addressing these issues is vital for building a healthier, more prosperous future. Improving Maternal Health Outcomes The health of mothers is directly linked…
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Pro-choice and advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health in Uganda
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is essential for overall well-being and human rights. In Uganda, where reproductive health challenges such as teenage pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and high fertility rates persist, ensuring access to SRH services is crucial for empowering individuals and improving public health outcomes. Teenage Pregnancy: A Pressing Concern…
CDC Updates Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Guidelines.
By: PRO-RHU on November 2, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Guidelines, 2021, which provide current evidence-based diagnostic, management, and treatment recommendations.
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New Deep Dive Into Paxlovid Interactions With CVD Meds
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) has been a game changer for high-risk patients with early COVID-19 symptoms but has significant interactions with commonly used cardiovascular medications, a new paper cautions. COVID-19 patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease are at high risk of severe…
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Our supply donation hubs, driving impactful support for public health facilities nationwide.
As we continue quarterly donations of medicines and supplies amidst challenges in access to quality health care, government continues to struggle with resources to facilitate facility based needs, human resource and utilities. Our medical support project continues to empower facilities to support their patients as they wait for government resources…
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Fighting Back: The Battle Against Infectious Diseases in Uganda
Infectious diseases continue to pose a significant threat to public health in Uganda, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis (TB) remain prevalent, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Malaria: A Persistent Threat Malaria is one of the leading causes of illness and death in…