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Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence

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Byanyima Calls Out Dr. Atwine: "Why Not Work for Free Too?" Following Ministry's Call for Volunteers

Byanyima Calls Out Dr. Atwine: "Why Not Work for Free Too?" Following Ministry's Call for Volunteers

Following the freeze on US foreign aid, Uganda’s Ministry of Health asked health workers supported by USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue their work as volunteers "in the spirit of patriotism."

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US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi

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5 Lifestyle Changes That Will Make You Look Younger

5 Lifestyle Changes That Will Make You Look Younger

While genetics may play a role in how we age, one thing is clear: a few small tweaks can have a major impact on how you look and feel. Here’s how to turn back the clock with five simple changes to your busy lifestyle.How to look younger

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 BREAKING: DR Congo on ‘maximum alert’ over unknown disease
Male breast cancer: Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast

Male breast cancer: Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast

Emaritino Echiku, a 75-year-old resident of Soroti District, has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) in Kampala for the past three years. Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast during adolescence, which he ignored f

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Anxiety as 1,834 schools miss UNEB deadline for S4 student scores

Anxiety as 1,834 schools miss UNEB deadline for S4 student scores

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has sounded an alarm after a significant number of Senior Four candidates risk being ungraded due to their schools’ failure to submit continuous assessment scores. Data from UNEB reveals that only 56% of the 4,166

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More than $800 million pledged for mpox response, African CDC says

More than $800 million pledged for mpox response, African CDC says

Over $800 million has been pledged to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for its fight against a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency's head said on Thursday, adding that the amount was higher than expected. It had previously promised to raise $600 millio

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Mpox cases double, Kampala metropolitan area hit hardest

Mpox cases double, Kampala metropolitan area hit hardest

The number of confirmed Mpox cases in the country has doubled in eight days, statistics from the Ministry of Health show. As of September 17, the cumulative number of confirmed cases reached 22, up from 11 cases recorded by September 10, the Ministry reported in an update on Wednesday ni

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US pledges more support to Uganda’s HIV/AIDS fight

US pledges more support to Uganda’s HIV/AIDS fight

The United States of America (USA) has promised further support towards the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda through ensuring accessibility to preventive and treatment measures in the East African country.Early th

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