Soroti Regional Referral Hospital (SRRH) has successfully prevented 128 babies from contracting HIV/AIDS from their mothers living with the virus. This impressive achievement is attributed to comprehensive care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. According to the 2023 re
The Dean of Kamuli Deanery and Parish Priest of Kamuli, Rev Fr Benedict Wakabi Kyumakiyaka, has explained why the number of Catholics in the country reduced over the past 10 years, according to the released Uganda National Population and Housing Census 2024 main census report. The findin
President Museveni has opened up about his inclusive approach during the bush war, revealing that he collaborated with all religions, including traditionalists who often face condemnation from the public.The Presi
Rose never imagined she would be in this position. Married to a man of God, Pastor James, she thought she had found her soulmate a loving, faithful, and responsible partner.But her once beautiful life turned into
Experts have raised concerns about the frequent consumption of soda, warning that the habit can lead to serious health problems. Joy Ouma, a nutritionist at Aga Khan University Hospital, explains that beverages like soda provide an immediate energy boost but can negatively impact a person’s
Tragedy struck in the early hours of the morning as a couple and their two young children were killed in a suspected arson attack in Buyoboya village, Bulange sub-county of Namutumba district. The incident, which occurred around 1:00 AM, left the community in shock and mourning. The deceased
Kamuli District Local Government has, in partnership with child-centered organisations, passed the Child Protection Bill (2024). The district LC5 chairman, Maxwell Kuwembula, said the ordinance will be used to protect children from any act of marriage and child labor in the community.
The Muhaire Education Trust Fund (METF) has called upon well-wishers and philanthropists to join it in funding the education of needy students across the country. Speaking to Daily Monitor yesterday, Dr William Tsimwa Muhairwe, the founder of METF, said this year the organisation was onl
Mpox cases have hit 24 in Nakasongola, up from 18 reported on October 3, prompting the district authorities to ban prison visits. The district accounts for nearly half of the country’s Mpox case load since the disease was confirmed on July 24. “The mode of spread is largely by co
Amidst all the news of corruption, misuse of public funds, incoherent census result numbers, disease outbreaks, war and deaths, the media, regardless of the perception of it being a harbinger of bad news, manages to deliver some rays of hope in form of positive happy-ever-after stories every
