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Soroti Hospital saves over 128 babies from contracting HIV at birth

Soroti Hospital saves over 128 babies from contracting HIV at birth

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

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South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following the completion of nine protocols on key agenda items. The revelations from the mediation team signal a revival of the fi

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Ugandan Engineers Freed By South Sudan After Muhoozi Intervention

Ugandan Engineers Freed By South Sudan After Muhoozi Intervention

Two Ugandan engineers who were abducted by South Sudan soldiers a couple of months ago have been released.The freed hostages have been identified as Mr Joachim Musinguzi and Mr Julius Kitende.

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Kadaga tasks health ministry to empower regional hospitals

Kadaga tasks health ministry to empower regional hospitals

The First Deputy Prime Minister and minister for East African Community (EAC) Affairs, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, has tasked the Ministry of Health to empower regional referral hospitals to offer specialised medical services rather than having patients referred to Mulago National Hospital in Kamp

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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of creating obstacles in talks to ease M23 conflict

DR Congo accuses Rwanda of creating obstacles in talks to ease M23 conflict

Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of creating obstacles in ongoing negotiations to resolve the M23 rebel conflict in eastern Congo that has displaced more than 1.7 million people. The comments by Congolese Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner to the U.N. Security Coun

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At 62: Singapore innovates, Uganda struggles with waste

At 62: Singapore innovates, Uganda struggles with waste

The 62nd independence event is happening when Uganda’s economy is ailing with a worsening trade deficit at $ 247.93 million as of June 2024. This is in addition to projected debt by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of $993 million, increasing inequalities in all forms, unemployment,

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Tooro talent factory that keeps giving

Tooro talent factory that keeps giving

As you journey through the tranquil expanse of Kibale National Park, past picturesque Tooro tea plantations and rows of methodical trees near Fort Portal, an equally captivating sight welcomes you to the Tourism City. The 110-year-old Tooro Golf Club (TGC) lies on your right as you enter

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Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza ahead of one-year anniversary of October 7 Hamas attacks

Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza ahead of one-year anniversary of October 7 Hamas attacks

Israel bombed targets in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Sunday ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks that sparked its war, as Israel's defence minister declared all options were open for retaliation against arch-enemy Iran. Hezbollah rockets launched late on Sunday got p

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Why Kenya president is walking a tight rope on deputy's ouster bid

Why Kenya president is walking a tight rope on deputy's ouster bid

Embattled Kenyan Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday made a last-ditch attempt to block an impeachment vote against him in the National Assembly, with more than 10 petitions filed in different courts challenging the process. Members of Parliament are next Tuesday expected

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Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to the 19th century when it was first introduced by missionaries. We dig into this storied past in this timeline of events,

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