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25 October 2024, 7:27 pm
Faith of Unity celebrates independence, thousands join under Owobusobozi Bisakaâ…
By Onyango phillip In celebrations of independence, the Faith of Unity, under the leadership of Omukama Ruhaga Owobusobozi Bisaka, witnessed a remarkable convergence of faith as thousands of people joined during organised trips to Kayunga, Busia and Bugiri. These trips…
21 October 2024, 5:16 pm
PELUM Uganda raises alarm over the use of chemical fertilisers
By Annet Nakato Organisations advocating for organic farming, led by PELUM, have raised concerns about the excessive use of chemical fertilisers on food production, which they claim has contributed to an increase in health-related diseases. This was revealed by Edward…
21 October 2024, 11:50 am
Fort Portal hospital faces challenges amid healthcare improvements
By Byamukama Alozious Fort Portal regional referral hospital is grappling with several challenges, including staff shortages, oxygen supply issues, and inadequate waste management. According to Dr. John Mali from the radiology department, the hospital lacks radiologists to interpret data, resulting…
17 October 2024, 5:22 pm
Inclusive motherhood, challenges faced by pregnant women with disabilities
By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga In Uganda, many women with disabilities face significant challenges when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health. They are often ignored or overlooked because they are women, and they have disabilities. Society doesn’t…
16 October 2024, 11:36 am
NUDIPU Challenges accuracy of census data on disability rates
By Byamukama Alozious The National Union of Disabled Persons in Uganda (NUDIPU) has expressed dissatisfaction with the recently released National Population and Housing Census data on persons with disabilities. During a press conference held yesterday, October 15, 2024, NUDIPU questioned…
16 October 2024, 10:53 am
Uganda’s hidden cost of disability
By Makku Hassan Living with a disability in Uganda comes with unseen expenses, beyond the obvious financial struggles. Societal attitudes, deeply ingrained, inflate the cost of daily life, making it more challenging for persons with disabilities. Discriminatory practices, such as…
16 October 2024, 10:37 am
Uganda ready for malaria vaccine in routine immunisation schedule
By Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health announced the introduction of the malaria vaccine into Uganda’s routine immunisation schedule. Starting April 2025, children below five years will receive four doses of the vaccine, beginning at six months. The vaccine, prequalified…
15 October 2024, 12:23 pm
NUDIPU Criticizes Uganda’s 2024 Census Data on Persons with Disabilities
By Annet Nakato. The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has expressed strong discontent over the recently released data from the 2024 National Population and Housing Census, which reported a significantly lower prevalence of disability than previous estimates.…
15 October 2024, 12:03 pm
NSSF launches project to recruit informal sector workers
By Philip Onyango The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched its Livelihoods Support Project, an initiative aims to recruit workers in the informal sector that are outside the social security coverage in Uganda. During the launch in Otuke district,…
14 October 2024, 4:09 pm
The surge of women street vendors in Kampala
By Regina Nassanga In the recent years, there has been an increase of more and more women turning to street vending as a means of survival, often working long hours, day and night. However, many face brutal treatment from the…