Why self-medication is on the rise
Wednesday April 28 2021
A woman prepares to take medication. Under and over doses are common during self-medication. PHOTO/ABUBAKER LUBOWA
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In the past, self-medication was common among the rural population, who lived far away from health centres.
However, today any person who feels unwell walks into a pharmacy or drug shop to buy drugs, some of which require doctors’ prescription.
According to medical experts, self-medication results in under or overdose, especially among children and expectant mothers.
In 2010, the National Drug Authority (NDA) estimated that eight in every 10 people self-medicate or buy drugs over the counter. NDA attributes this to the increased number of pharmacies and drug shops, expensive treatment from clinics and long distances to health facilities.
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Saturday January 23 2021
Mr David Ssenfuka (right) and his lawyer, Mr William Kyobe after the hearing of his case in which he sued the government for failing to clear his herbal formula that he says treats cancer and diabetes. PHOTO/ JULIET KIGONGO.
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The government yesterday admitted that herbal drugs indeed have potential to treat cancer and diabetes, thus asking court to have the matter amicably settled out of court, which was granted.
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Government and a herbal researcher have settled their dispute over cancer and diabetes drugs.
Last year, Mr David Ssenfuka, the proprietor of Leonia-NNN Medical Research and Diagnostic Center Ltd in Kampala, dragged the government to court over its failure to clear his formula that he claims treats cancer and diabetes.