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19 Jan '24
A medical facility built to serve nodding syndrome patients in the Acholi sub-region sits idle for two years, a stark symbol of the struggles these families face. With over 2,000 patients in desperate need of care, Acholi leaders are urging the Ugandan Minist
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19 Jan '24
In the realm of Ugandan politics and parliamentary affairs, a noteworthy revelation about the honourable Cecilia Ogwal emerged. The seasoned female representative from Dokolo had long been a pillar of strength within the legislative arena, but what many were
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19 Jan '24
In the ever-evolving political landscape of Uganda, the question looms large: Are protests still viable tools for the opposition to effect change in leadership? As the nation grapples with political discontent and a desire for reform, examining the efficacy o
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19 Jan '24
In the ever-evolving political landscape of Uganda, the question looms large: Are protests still viable tools for the opposition to effect change in leadership? As the nation grapples with political discontent and a desire for reform, examining the efficacy o
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17 Jan '24
President Museveni is scheduled to engage in discussions with his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, focusing on bilateral trade matters in an upcoming Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) meeting hosted by Uganda. The meeting is of particular significance as it coincides with straine
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17 Jan '24
A report from Sole Hope Uganda, a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), indicates that Bugisu sub-region has now surpassed Busoga in terms of jigger infections. Jigger infections were previously a significant concern in the Busoga sub-region, with reports o
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17 Jan '24
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze called upon farmers and farm workers to conscientiously follow animal health and disease control protocols on their farms in a recent advisory and appeal shared on his social media account. Tumwebaze emphasized the critical importance of adhering to these guid
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17 Jan '24
Uganda has added 14 new field epidemiologists to its ranks, bringing the total number of disease surveillance and detection experts in the country to 93. At the graduation ceremony, concerns were raised about the shortage of such experts in Africa, with some countries operating with only two or t
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16 Jan '24
The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a consistent reduction in the number of adult tobacco users worldwide, signaling a positive trend. However, the WHO cautioned against complacency, highlighting the tobacco industry’s persistent efforts to reverse this decline.As of 2022, appro
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16 Jan '24
Uganda, a landlocked country, faces challenges in transiting its goods, particularly by road, to neighboring countries and the wider region, owing to conflicts, non-tariff barriers, and political tensions. The recent closure of the Burundi-Rwanda border has added to these challenges, adversely af