Who will rescue Bukedi from the jaws of poverty?
The 2024 census puts Bukedi Sub-region’s population at 2,376,744, with women (1,206,825) outnumbering men (1,169,919). Tororo (609,117), Busia (412,018), Pallisa (...
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What you need to know about govt Mpox guidelines to schools
The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has issued new guidelines to prevent, detect, and control Mpox within schools across Uga...
Bushenyi District Confirms Anthrax Outbreak, One Death Reported
Health officials in Bushenyi district have confirmed an outbreak of anthrax disease after it claimed one person last week. Dr. Roberts Natukunda, the Bushenyi district Ve...
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...
Concern as Katakwi tops in GBV cases
District leaders in eastern Uganda’s Katakwi District have expressed concern over the rising prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) among marrieds and teenagers...
Should landlords limit the number of tenants?
When Linda Namugerwa, a landlord in Nakawa, Kampala, rented a two-bedroom house to a family of five, she didn’t anticipate the challenges that would arise. The fam...
Govt pushes for life skills training in schools
The Ministry of Education has called on educational institutions to prioritise life skills training to equip adolescents with essential soft skills that will help them ov...
Kampala Abattoirs Struggle with Serious Hygiene Issues
Kampala’s abattoirs are grappling with significant sanitation challenges that raise concerns about public health and safety. Uganda Meat Packers Limited (City Abat...
Civil Aviation Authority, UGAISOA Partner to Lead This Year’s Aviation Run
Uganda Civil Aviation ( UCAA) has announced a partnership with the Uganda Aeronautical Information Service Officers’ Association ( UGAISOA) to organise this yearâ...
US to donate 1 million mpox vaccine doses to halt outbreak in Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the donation of 1 million mpox vaccine doses and at least $500 million to African countries to support their response to the...