Esther Nakkazi

Africa, Uganda

Freelancer, science, health journalist; media trainer; mentor; UgandaScieGirl blog; Founder HEJNU, MIT Fellow '08 https://t.co/0WAvDEH3zY, https://t.co/ySPndZEyaq

Articles

Rwanda provides free treatment to all cancer patients

3 weeks ago | thelancet.com | Esther Nakkazi

Starting on July 1, 2025, all patients with cancer in Rwanda will receive free treatment under the country's community-based health insurance (CBHI) scheme, commonly known as Mutuelle de Santé, the Rwandan Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, announced last month.
Albinism And Skin Cancer In Africa: Tackling The Prevention Needs Of A Stigmatised Population

4 weeks ago | cancerworld.net | Esther Nakkazi

People with albinism in Africa face many obstacles, including a significantly higher risk of skin cancer due to intense sun exposure and lack of melanin, making prevention and access to protective care essential. CancerWorld journalist, Esther Nakkazi, explores some of the problems and what is being done to overcome them. People with albinism face a disproportionate risk of skin cancer, as they lack the protection that melanin confers against the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Banana fibers refined for textiles, hair extensions

1 month ago | phys.org | Esther Nakkazi

Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalize on growing global demand for sustainable fibers.
Uganda: Banana Fibres Refined for Textiles, Hair Extensions

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Esther Nakkazi

This article was supported by SGCI. [KAMPALA] Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalise on growing global demand for sustainable fibres.
Banana fibres refined for textiles, hair extensions

2 months ago | scidev.net | Esther Nakkazi

This article was supported by SGCI. [KAMPALA] Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalise on growing global demand for sustainable fibres.
Mpox vaccines are beginning to roll out in Uganda

Mar 14, 2025 | gavi.org | Esther Nakkazi

When Brian Lubega, a 30-year old resident of Kawempe in Kampala, heard a radio announcement about mpox vaccine distribution in his area, he didn’t hesitate. Lubega manages house rentals and works as a money lender, regularly interacting with many people in his part of the Ugandan capital. Concerned about his exposure, he made the decision to protect himself. “I see people I know, especially boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) riders, infected.
How close are we to a chikungunya vaccine?

Feb 18, 2025 | gavi.org | Esther Nakkazi

Alex Almuedo is a senior doctor and researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGLOBAL) and an international health specialist at the Hospital Clínic. During the peak travel season, his clinic sees as many as 200 people a day preparing to set off on holiday, or in the case of Barcelona’s immigrant community, to visit family – in many cases, in Latin American countries.
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Jan 26, 2025 | authory.com | Esther Nakkazi
Misuse of Medicines Fuels Antimicrobial Resistance, Threatens Global Health and Food Security

Nov 19, 2024 | hejnu.ug | Esther Nakkazi

As the world marks World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) from November 18-24, experts and advocates have sounded the alarm on the growing threat of AMR, which endangers global health, food security, and modern medical practices. Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, alongside poor healthcare and environmental practices, are accelerating the crisis.
Uganda: Six-in-One Vaccine Vital to Guard Against 100-Day Cough

Nov 13, 2024 | allafrica.com | Esther Nakkazi

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a preventable disease, yet it still kills more than 150,000 children under five every year - most of them in low- and middle-income countries. Also known as the 100-day cough, the bacterial infection, which affects the lungs and airways, can last for two to three months or more, making babies and young children extremely unwell.