Sewerage Overflow Threatens Health and Livelihoods in Kisoro
Village health teams (VHT) from Kisoro Municipality are raising concerns about the overflowing Kamonyi sewerage into neighboring gardens in Karumena village, Kamonyi ward...
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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 fu...
Kennedy Commission to Lead National Effort in Addressing Childhood Chronic Disease Crisis
In a bid to tackle the growing crisis of childhood chronic diseases in America, a new partnership between President Donald Trump and Robert Kennedy, Jr. has been establis...
How to coexist with pets in our homes
Joviah and Samantha have been my friends for donkey years. Both love pets. But when I visited them last Sunday, they had complaints. Joviah owns a pet dog, Cooper. Her da...
Uganda loses Shs4.4 trillion to un-commercialised waste
The collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which led to the deaths of over 35 people, numerous injuries, and the destruction of several homes, stands as one of the most catast...
Scientists launch Shs9.8 billion Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever vaccine study
Ugandan scientists have launched a Shs9.8 billion study to develop a vaccine for the deadly Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). The two-year study, which is already...
7 Essential Daily Habits for Healthy Aging Revealed by Doctors
Physicians unveil the critical routines that can enhance longevity and overall well-being as you age. Discover the key habits recommended by experts to promote a healthy...
Do not gloss over the rabies disease burden
The death on Monday of a nine-year-old boy in Kabale District after contracting rabies from a stray dog opens an old festering wound in the country. The boy died on a day...
Uganda getting warmer - report
A new climate report has shown that Uganda has been steadily warming for the past 40 years to date. The report released by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (U...
Parliament debates Museveni's fitness as he turns 80
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa on Tuesday led the House in congratulating President Museveni for marking 80 years, with the Kira Municipality legislator, Mr...