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Cause of Fear of Flying, And How You Can Overcome It
Aerophobia/ Aviophobia or commonly known as the fear of flying is when a person has a fear of being on flying vehicles such as aeroplanes and helicopters. To most people, […] More
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Alcoholism and purpose
Is alcohol bad for your life and health? Well let’s find out, In this week’s episode of ‘We’re gonna talk about It’ Joel Atuhaire and Joanna Akunda with special guest […] More
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On Lockdown Martyrs #Stories4Health
I shall not lie..I was warned! After school, I went through the hassle of finding suitable( and affordable) environs to live in that would suit my new found status as […] More
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BECOMING GULUMIZA’S FATHER PART 3
I dropped Netanya off to her school. For the first time in both our lives (as far as I could recall), I was first to let go of her embrace […] More
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EXISTENCE! #Stories4Health
Many people say I originate from Wuhan, China, others presume that I have zoonotic origins or I developed from bats and later pangolins. All I know is that presently, I […] More
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Mental Health Stigma & Tools for Mental Wellness
Over the past few years, the mental health topic has been making rounds on social media, and the news continuously — an acknowledgement that we need to focus on more, beyond our […] More
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Unseen Nemesis. #Stories4Health
A cold wind blew over the land, Whispering of an insidious danger. Nemesis of mortals emerges, From the land beyond the great ocean it came. It consumes the earthly vessels […] More
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Log Entry 180; Day X Of Lockdown #Stories4Health
“Hello lover,” she whispered in hushed tones At least; I thought she did. My eyes lids attempted to tear open as the queer scent of a metallic concoction struck my […] More
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On Endo: What You Don’t Know…
It’s a few weeks to my second major endometriosis surgery. Technically, my third if we count the diagnostic one in 2020. My overriding feeling is gratitude for all the support […] More
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The Impact of Health Call Centres on Patient Engagement in Uganda
For many decades before, medical doctors and other health professionals were the sole custodians of health information and expertise. Those that were afflicted by disease had to seek the services […] More
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Desensitised
I lost a patient this morning. Young, no history of severe disease, and gone so suddenly. It hurt, but, I can admit, not as much as the first death I […] More
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Wild West of Wellness: How Ugandans Can Stay Safe in the Supplement Market
Walk into any pharmacy in Kampala, Mbarara, or Gulu and you’ll see shelves packed with supplements promising stronger immunity, better sleep, weight loss, or “instant energy.” The wellness market […] More
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Hospital negligence
I’ve just read about how a certain man in Nigeria lost his wife (Post-op) due to nothing but the hospital’s negligence. From forgetting to insert the drainage bag to ignoring […] More
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“Doctors in Nigeria could not see it, but the London doctors could”
Gani Fawehinmi, Nigeria’s fearless human rights icon, died not just from lung cancer—but from a broken healthcare system that failed to catch it. Misdiagnosed for months in Nigeria, his real […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, Health and Medicine, Politics and GovernmentFORCED BRAIN DRAIN AND THE LOYALTISATION OF UGANDA’S INSTITUTIONS: THE EROSION OF PROFESSIONALISM AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Abstract This article examines the systemic transformation of Uganda’s public institutions through a process of “loyaltisation,” where allegiance to the ruling power is prioritized over professional competence and integrity. […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Family, Friends and Relationships, Food and Dining, Health and Medicine, Self-help and InspirationWhat do you live for when you pop 60 years?
By the time you hit 60 years, most of your peers are either dead or divorced. Penning my journal. What do you live for when you pop 60 years? A […] More
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Darkness at Noon as Corona hits hard!
I want to appreciate all the efforts and contribution of patriotic Ugandans including heeding to guidelines by Ministry of Health in fighting this deadly virus that has introduced a new […] More
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Introducing The Anti-Stress Colouring Book – The African Woman Edition
Yesterday, while speaking to a friend, she asked how I’m doing. I tried to do a quick scan for what exact emotions I carry in my body but I couldn’t […] More
