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10 Items In Hospital Bag For Pregnant Mothers.
A hospital bag is one that every family should behave handy, it’s more important for couples and families that are expecting a new baby soon. Expectant mothers are expected to have a preparedness plan for the time when the baby is about to pop. At a bare minimum mothers are expected to have a mama…
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Navigating Pregnancy with NCDs: Risks, Challenges, and Care for Expectant Mothers.
Unlike infectious diseases, NCDs are chronic conditions that require long-term management, and their impact on pregnancy can be profound. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory conditions present significant health risks for expectant mothers. Here’s how they affect expectant mothers: While non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability…
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Non-Communicable Diseases: 4 Easy Habits to Reduce Your Risk.
As Uganda continues to grapple with infectious diseases like malaria and HIV, a silent but deadly health crisis is sweeping across the country: non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses once considered diseases of the wealthy or elderly are now claiming more lives and becoming a national burden. Key Facts About…
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The First Bite: Introducing Solids While Continuing to Breastfeed.
Introducing solid foods to your baby is exciting, but it can also be a time filled with questions and uncertainties. How do you know when your baby is ready? What should you start with? And how does this new phase affect breastfeeding? When to Start Solids Health experts recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six…
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Faith, Family and Hard work Most Valued by Ugandan Youth
From the Uganda Youth Survey Report conducted by the Aghan University, despite the high level of unemployment among the youth in Uganda, they are willing to be part of the solution by creating jobs through entrepreneurship. The study also reveals that many hold beliefs that make them vulnerable to corruption and political manipulation and that…
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8 Ways To Tell If You’re A Truly Compassionate Person
With so many self-help tools and research aimed at helping us be more joyful as people, it’s pretty obvious that the pursuit of happiness is in vogue — but what’s the best way to get there? The Dalai Lama once said, If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be…
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What Patient Care Assistants(Bedside nurses) do For Your Patient
The general responsibilities of a bedside nurses include various duties that deliver direct and immediate care to whichever patient the nurse is currently assigned to. Teheca is the leading patient care firm in Uganda established back in 2015 focusing on providing not only bedside nursing but also full patient care services from both hospitals and…
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The Mental Health of Teenage Mothers Matters
Teenage mothers face plenty of challenges, from dealing with the shame and stigma of an unplanned pregnancy to finishing school and finding employment. But many must also deal with the challenges of mental illness. Researchers have found that twice as many teen moms are at risk of developing postpartum depression (PPD) as their older counterparts. And…
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Outbox Incubation Hub
Outbox is an incubation hub in Uganda that helps new and upcoming African entrepreneurs interested in using technology to build high growth companies with workspace, mentorship, and training programs. Through its partnerships, it help them raise money for their ventures and access markets. It also work with students, developers, researchers and organizations to build inclusive communities that entrepreneurs…
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United Nations Population Fund
The United Nations Population Fund
