A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms when digestive juices wear away the lining of the digestive system. A peptic ulcer can occur in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or lower part of the esophagus. Symptoms can include ...

The research aimed at documenting indigenous knowledge on use of medicinal plants in managing human ailments. Data was collected in November 2022 and a cross-sectional design was adopted using semi structured questionnaire ...

Bakery products in which category Chapattis and samosas fall constitute a great percentage of snacks and take way foods consumed by large number of people in Uganda. They are among the categories of street vended foods in ...

Xanthomonas wilt is a major constraint to banana production in the East and Central Africa. The disease can cause up to 100% yield losses if proper management strategies are not well implemented. Understanding of the disease ...

Vegetables and fruits are commonly consumed because of their nutritive value. However, studies have been carried out and it has showed that vegetables are one of the causes of intestinal parasites. These intestinal ...

Fecal bacteria contaminate water resources and result in associated waterborne diseases. This study assessed domestic water quality and evaluated their potential health risks in Osia community, Tororo district. Surface ...

The quality of drinking water is necessary for good health. Many diseases have been associated with poor drinking water quality including diseases caused by diarrheagenic pathogens, especially in developing countries where ...

Malaria is one of the severe public health problems worldwide. It is the leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, where young children are among the worst affected especially children aged 6 months ...

The study aimed at assessing the diversity of fish species in relation to the physio-chemical parameters and human activities in Petta stream, Petta sub county-Tororo district. One fish farmer and six fisher men participated ...

The University student population has been generally has been checked by different diseases globally. Estimates suggest that around 30% of students are affected by diseases and/or special care needs. In the process of ...