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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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UNHCR calls for long-term solutions for Uganda’s refugees

UNHCR calls for long-term solutions for Uganda’s refugees

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Country Representative, Mr Matthew Crentsil, has expressed optimism that the refugee response in Uganda will be funded amid mounting concern of unprecedented shortfalls in funding. Mr Crentsil said while there was heightened apprehe

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Masaka City residents grapple with clean water scarcity

Masaka City residents grapple with clean water scarcity

Despite Masaka City's recent upgrade in status, residents in the newly incorporated areas from Lwengo and Kalungu Districts find themselves grappling with a pressing issue of the lack of access to safe drinking water.Many areas which are now part of Masaka City continue to rely on shallow

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Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations

Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations

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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