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14 November 2024, 12:53
Archbishop Wokorach launches Shs650m clinic project at Pader school
By Ekel Bonny Daniel The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Raphael P’mony Wokorach, broke ground on November 13, 2024, for a new Shs650 million clinic at Archbishop Flynn School in Pader. The facility, designed to serve the school’s 672…
14 November 2024, 12:38 pm
Panic as Mpox confirmed in Oyam district
By Eman Yonah oruk The confirmation of Mpox cases in Oyam district has caused panic among residents. The outbreak, which has been spreading across Uganda, has now reached Oyam. As of 11 November 2024, Uganda has reported 468 confirmed cases…
11 November 2024, 12:43 pm
Uganda’s nutrition sector adopts technology with Nutritionist 256 app launch
By Byamukama Alozious The Allied Nutritionists Association of Uganda (ANAU) recently launched a digital application designed specifically to support nutrition professionals and students. Named “Nutritionist 256,” the app offers a range of resources, short courses with certification, and advanced data…
8 November 2024, 6:59 pm
Mulekere awo okukambuwalira abakyala b’embuto.-Hon Ronald Balimwezo
bya Annet Nakato Omubaka wa Nakawa East Eng.Ronald Balimwezo alabudde abasawo mu malwaliro ga gavumenti abakambuwalira abakazi b’Embuto ababa bagenze mu Malwaro okunywa eddagala. Balimwezo okuta akaka kidiridde abakyala b’Embuto mu Nakawa okwemulugunya ku Basawo mu malwaliro ga gavumenti ababakambuwalira…
2 November 2024, 12:44 pm
Kampala boda boda riders targeted in HIV testing campaign
By Byamukama Alozious In an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Ministry of Health, Kampala Capital City Authority, and Boda Boda leadership have launched a joint campaign to test Boda Boda riders for HIV. According to Kanyike Kivili,…
31 October 2024, 6:46 pm
Uganda’s Mpox outbreak: Students and Kampala residents at high risk
By Byamukama Alozious As Mpox cases continue to rise in many parts of Uganda, students have emerged as the most affected group in the ongoing outbreak, which began in August this year. The Ministry of Health reports that individuals aged…
31 October 2024, 6:16 pm
Kitgum district receives 2nd cycle of essential medicines
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Kitgum district received the second cycle of essential medicines from the National Medical Stores on Thursday, to be distributed to all health facilities in the district. Mr. Jimmy Clay Omony, the Kitgum District Medical Supervisor, stated…
30 October 2024, 11:30 am
KCCA trains media on waste management and public health solutions
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of their ongoing efforts to promote sanitation in the city, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) held an orientation training for members of the media to equip them with solutions to various issues related to waste…
28 October 2024, 11:50 am
Uganda marks safe motherhood day: Unite for safer maternal health
By Edwin Okurmu As the country joins the rest of the world to mark Safe Motherhood Day, which is celebrated every 28th of October, all stakeholders, including government authorities, cultural and religious leaders, local leaders, parents, married couples, and NGOs,…
24 October 2024, 6:57 pm
Uganda AIDS Commission calls for renewed efforts to end HIV epidemic
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established by an Act of Parliament (Cap 206) with the mandate to overseeing, planning and coordinating HIV and AIDS prevention and control interventions throughout Uganda. In June 2017, the President of…