Lab test guides, symptom explainers, and prevention tips, written for African patients by Ugandan doctors and the MyMedikoz team.
WHO declared a Public Health Emergency. The US Embassy tightened guidance. Here is what the alert says for locals, travellers, and US citizens in Uganda.
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How to recognise Ebola early, how it spreads, the incubation timeline, and exactly what to do if you suspect exposure.
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Practical, step-by-step prevention for home, public spaces, caring for the sick, and what to do after possible exposure.
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How to tell Ebola apart from Marburg, Crimean-Congo, Rift Valley, Lassa, and yellow fever, plus when each one tends to appear in Uganda.
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Gulu, Bundibugyo, Kibaale, Luwero, Kasese, Mubende. Every Ebola outbreak Uganda has fought, with case counts and lessons learnt.
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From malaria to HbA1c, here are the essential check-ups that catch problems early. What they cost in Uganda and where to book them.
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Fever doesn't always mean malaria, and waiting too long can be deadly. Here's how to tell, plus rapid test cost and where to go.
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If you're over 35 or have a family history of diabetes, this is the test that tells the real story, not the morning glucose reading.
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