Health

A condition that affects the airways As children, one of my siblings and I had eczema, which presented as constant,...

By DR. MIRIAM LAKER-OKETTA In the past century, our world has witnessed remarkable progress in various aspects of life, including,...

By DR. MIRIAM LAKER-OKETTA In the realm of medical emergencies, few conditions rival the devastation caused by stroke. This silent...

By DR. MIRIAM LAKER-OKETTA Over the last several weeks, a common topic of conversation in many places in Uganda has...

Dr. Miriam Laker-Oketta During the 2021 portion of the Covid-19 pandemic, which hit Uganda very hard, some people made light...

By Dr Miriam Laker-Oketta Early in January this year, I was observing a little girl who is dyslexic. She is...

By Dr. Miriam Laker-Oketta She has advanced training in Epidemology and Biostatistcs. Her current research focus is HIV- associated mailgancies,...

Arthritis is an inflammatory disorder affecting one or more joints of the body. Inflammation is a condition where a part...

This article has been a hard one to write because of very personal experiences. Early June this year, I lost...

Some years ago, I attended the funeral of my former schoolmate who died in his mid-30s from complications of colon...