Dear members, I hope this finds you well. After the successful Science Cafe workshop where next strategies were discussed, activities are on high gear in Arua and Entebbe. This is to let you know that the next cafe in Arua, Enyau Kebir will be on Saturday 29th October 2011 starting at 4pm prompt.
Topic: *Diabetes, a looming epidemic* ** Presenters*: Dr. Onzubo Paul- Public Health officer Arua* * Dr. Omale William- Consultant Arua Hospital* * Dr. Anguzu Patrick- District Health Officer Arua* ** This topic was selected by the district health team and the members above based on the gravity of the problem of diabetes in West Nile and in preparation to the Diabetes month (November).Announcements are being run by Uncle Nyax and Baby Francis on radio Pacis to this effect. Please inform your friends and relatives to come and listen to this very important message. Diabetes is basicaly a nutritional diseases without a cure but can be prevented only by knowing what to do, how to do it and at what time and this can be possible if you have the information and Science cafe through the competent team listed above will be sharing this inforamtion with people in Arua Municpality. On 30th October, there will be science cafe in Omukama ya'fuga group in Entebbe Topic: *Child Health and Nutrition* Presenter: *Dr. Agnes Bukirwa from Mildmay Uganda.* Time: *5pm.* On 23rd October Group four, Science Cafe group in Entebbe requested for HIV testing and counselling and discussion on HIV preventive methods. Science cafe in partnership with Entebbe hospital organized the discussions together with HIV testing and counselling services which was attended by 52 people and 34 people tested with two people testing positive. The two people were referred for further management in the hospital. We could not share the report on Hepatitis B discussions in Arua due to time factor but it was such a terrific discussion by Dr. Onzubo and the community and it was very evident that the community is getting to understand health issues surrounding them through these discussions given the questions and appreciative messages and testmonies that came up. The information about Hep.B was new for the community including those who were already diagnosed with the disease and many people remained thanking the person who chose the topic. Dr. Onzubo himself appreciated this method of communication which he said was better than talking over the radio because in cafe people ask questions and they go home satisfied and also the presenter goes home satisfied. He pledged to be part of Arua cafe team and support these activities in Arua. Thanks to the Arua team in advance for the preparations. This is going to be a very action packed discussion from the way it looks. Christine
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