Health Archives

08 Oct 22

Uganda Turns 60: A Look Back at a Country’s Progress

Uganda gained its independence 60 years ago and for that we need to celebrate however we cannot celebrate our independence without asking the question as to whether the right to health in Uganda is not shadowed by neocolonialism. Our health funding mostly depends on the donor aid which only further…

10 Sep 22

Suicide Prevention in Uganda: A Growing Crisis Among Young People

Suicide rates have been steadily rising worldwide, but they’re growing at particularly rapid rates in certain regions of the world, including Africa. In Uganda, suicide rates have gone up by as much as 30% in recent years, and the country now ranks among the top 10 countries in Africa with…

02 Aug 22

How Cyberbullying Impacts Mental Health

Depression A study found that cyberbullying is directly linked to an increased likelihood of depression. The main reason is that cyberbullying victims often cannot bear the continuous burden of online bullying. Moreover, in the long run, depression also could increase the risk of getting a number of diseases. erode self-esteem…