Pericarditis
A condition where the lining surrounding the heart becomes inflamed, often causing chest pain and discomfort.
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At Nakasero Hospital, we care for all kinds of health needs — from common illnesses to complex conditions, and the procedures and treatments that help you recover. No matter what you are facing, our team works together to find the best care plan. We know medical terms can be confusing. That's why we explain things in a way that's easy to understand — so you can feel informed and confident in every visit.
Whatever brings you here, we're here for you. To help you feel better, grow stronger, and live a healthy life.
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Periodic Employee Health Reviews
Regular health assessments conducted during employment to monitor employee wellbeing, identify health risks early, support workplace safety, and promote a healthy and productive workforce.
Peripheral Artery Disease
A condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs, often causing leg pain during activity and increasing the risk of complications.
Physical Activity & Wellness Counselling
A preventive health service that provides personalised guidance on physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits to improve overall wellbeing, reduce disease risk, and support long-term health goals.
Pleural and Chest Procedures
A group of procedures used to treat conditions affecting the chest and the lining around the lungs, helping improve breathing and relieve pressure.
Pneumonia
An infection that causes inflammation in the lungs and can affect breathing, oxygen levels, and overall health.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A hormonal condition that affects how the ovaries function and may cause irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth, weight changes, and fertility concerns.
Polyp Removal
A procedure to remove small growths from the lining of the colon or rectum to prevent complications and support long-term health.
Postpartum Depression
A mental health condition that develops after childbirth and is characterised by persistent sadness, low mood, anxiety, loss of interest, and difficulty coping with daily life and the demands of caring for a newborn.
Pre-Employment Medical Examinations
A health assessment conducted before the start of employment to evaluate an individual’s fitness for a specific role and identify any health considerations that may require support, monitoring, or workplace adjustments.
Preconception Care
Preventive healthcare provided before pregnancy to optimise physical, emotional, and reproductive health and support healthier pregnancy outcomes.
Pregnancy Care (Antenatal)
Routine medical care provided during pregnancy to monitor the health of both mother and baby, identify concerns early, and support healthy pregnancy outcomes.
Pregnancy Complications
Health conditions that develop during pregnancy and may affect the wellbeing of the mother, baby, or both, requiring closer monitoring, treatment, or specialist support.
Prematurity
A condition where a baby is born earlier than expected, often requiring additional monitoring, developmental support, and specialised newborn care.
Prostate Surgery
A procedure to remove part of the prostate gland to improve urine flow and relieve urinary symptoms.
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Recurrent and Persistent Infections
A pattern of infections that occur repeatedly or do not fully resolve, sometimes indicating an underlying medical or immune-related condition.
Recurrent Sore Throat in Children
Repeated episodes of throat pain or throat infections that affect eating, sleep, school attendance, or overall wellbeing in children.
Respiratory Infection
Infections affecting the airways or lungs that can cause coughing, fever, breathing difficulty, and other respiratory symptoms.
Respiratory Infections
Infections affecting the airways or lungs that can cause coughing, fever, breathing difficulty, and other respiratory symptoms.
Respiratory Infections in Children
Common infections affecting the airways and lungs in children, often causing cough, fever, congestion, breathing difficulty, and reduced activity.
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