HEALTH
 
May 22, 2008
Uganda set for haemorrhagic fever centre
The World Health Organisation has approved the establishment of a regional centre in Uganda to test and determine the presence of hemorrhagic fevers in the East and Central Africa region.
 
PEP, little-known HIV wonder drug
Mulago Hospital, being Uganda's biggest referral hospital, has always been known for huge numbers of patients seeking affordable treatment.
 
Bank boosts malaria drive

As part of their on-going campaign to heighten anti-malaria drive in the country, Standard Chartered Bank last week donated 99,000 Perma nets to Mbarara residents and 11 bicycles to parish health inspectors to help them implement anti-malaria projects in the region.