As early as the fourth century BC, the principles of pharmaceutical care had already been inscribed in one of the oldest medical texts known to mankind; the Hippocratic Oath. “I will apply my knowledge, experience and skills to the best of my ability to ensure optimal outcomes for my patients”. Just like the mus

A father is the best support an expectant mother can have. Most times the word father is given to a man whose spouse has given birth to a child however, being a father needs to start at the very moment a spouse communicates the … I am pregnant news! Not only do fathers play a big role through fathering but also pr

Having a baby is an exciting time that often inspires women to make healthier lifestyle choices. Before you can take care of your new baby, you need to take care of yourself and your unborn child. If you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, you probably already know the most basic pregnancy advice: Don't

Getting the right nutrients is important at every stage of life, but it’s especially critical during pregnancy as you will need to nourish yourself and your growing baby. Once you get pregnant, you are likely to be bombarded with advice from everyone you know and possibly strangers on the street! From what you sho

When you find out you’re pregnant, your thoughts and emotions may go into overdrive. You might be as excited about this new person you will bring into the world as you are terrified that something may go wrong especially health wise. Unfortunately, pregnant women do not just have to deal with morning sicknesses, back

Baby’s healthy smiles can be both heart-melting and soul-lifting for many mothers. From birth to 6 months, all babies should be exclusively breast fed. Therefore, mothers must have a balanced diet to obtain the nutrients essential for baby’s growth. Your baby is about to go through an amazing growth spurt. Expec

Generally, Sick days are hard days. The difficulty of having a sick child hits harder for the adult as some children may not be able to communicate the pain. So as a parent, there is having to give all attention by re-scheduling or cancelling schedules in order to figure out what the issue or cause may be. Some inst

Right from infancy to adolescence, the childhood phase of life is one of extreme fragility. Children are exposed to a multiplex of health challenges of different complexities, ranging from simple colds to bacterial infections and even cancers. The World Health Organization (WHO) has continued to advocate for improved c

Procreation especially for people in stable and committed relationships is dreams come true. Yes! The joy and preparations that come with the news of carrying a baby are usually over whelming. The thought of bringing a soul to earth for many is indeed blissful! Unfortunately this is not the case for most Ugandans. A

A time will come and gray hair will sprout. Quotes have been quoted, the bible speaks of it. Human aging process is gradual, it starts in our early adulthood. Earlier changes will not be seen by plain eye as they will take place within. By age 25, the skin starts to lose its elasticity but visible signs will start t

When the years go by, the adolescent glow, vigor and vibrancy start to fade away. The body’s physical and mental abilities begin to slow down as nature takes its course. This new norm is often challenging for many. It requires deliberate steps to handle the new challenges. The following are the steps that will make y

As we age, most of our bodily functions tend to slow down, their functionality output reduces. So does the digestive system function! The digestive system in comprised of smooth muscles that contribute to gastro-intestinal motility. As we grow old, these muscles lose their tone, so they push food through the digesti