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Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities

Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities

The government has been tasked to fast- track the implementation of the National Community Health Strategy to strengthen health service delivery at the community level. Mr Tadius Mwesige, the Manager of Strengthening Community Health Workforce in Uganda Project, which is currently being

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JB Omara, ANT Coordinator in Oyam, Urges Gov’t for Alternative Footpath Across Karuma Bridge

JB Omara, ANT Coordinator in Oyam, Urges Gov’t for Alternative Footpath Across Karuma Bridge

J.B. Omara, the Acting Coordinator for the Alliance for National Transformation Political Party (ANT) in Oyam district, has urged the government to establish an alternative footpath across Karuma Bridge. He said this would facilitate easier access and alleviate the challenges faced by passeng

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Who holds the largest share of govt's domestic debt

Who holds the largest share of govt's domestic debt

Commercial banks hold the largest share of government’s domestic debt, according to the Debt Statistical Bulletin and Public Debt Portfolio Analysis by the Ministry of Finance. The analysis, which seeks to provide accurate and timely debt statistics, crucial for assessing the countryâ€

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FWSL openers: Hits and misses

FWSL openers: Hits and misses

The 2024/25 Fufa Women's Super League (FWSL) got off to a flyer on Friday. Six games in three days produced nine goals and seven different scorers. Three of the matches ended in stalemates. Nabukenya ruthless Agnes Nabukenya looked fresh and rested. She started from where she lef

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How long does digestion take?

How long does digestion take?

Usually, I take two days before pooping. Is this normal and how long does food take to move from the mouth to the anus? Tobias Dear Tobias, What we eat as food is digested (into what we can absorb) in our alimentary canal, and the undigested waste is stored in the rectum before it ex

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Peeling the nutritional power of onions

Peeling the nutritional power of onions

In the world of nutrition, the humble onion is often overshadowed by flashier superfoods. However, this everyday kitchen staple is a potent ally for health and wellness. From boosting heart health to enhancing immune function, onions offer a range of benefits that are hard to ignore. Amanda

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A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap

A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap

The Deaf Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of sign language, promote inclusivity and recognise the contributions of the deaf community. In a world where communication is key, sign language plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the deaf and hear

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It’s time for netball to turn page for good

It’s time for netball to turn page for good

Few statements are as loosely used as ‘new era or a new dawn’. We are such a positive society that we celebrate almost every change. Our hope is never diminished by failure or history. The future is bright, so goes the motto of many schools. Across many spheres of our socie

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Over 500 families face displacement due to rising Lake Albert water levels

Over 500 families face displacement due to rising Lake Albert water levels

More than 500 families residing along the shores of Lake Albert in Hoima District are on the verge of displacement due to rising water levels, mirroring the devastating floods of 2020 and 2021. Residents of Fofo, Kijangi, Mbegu, Rwentali, Kaiso, and Kiryamboga landing sites in Buseruka a

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Netanyahu tells Iran nowhere in Middle East is out of Israel's reach as land invasion looms

Netanyahu tells Iran nowhere in Middle East is out of Israel's reach as land invasion looms

Israel warned Iran on Monday that nowhere in the Middle East was beyond its reach and hinted at a land invasion of Lebanon after assassinating the leader of the Tehran-backed Hezbollah group, one of its biggest adversaries, in a Beirut suburb last week. "There is nowhere we will not go t

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