Health
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Gov’t signs fertiliser deal to boost crop yields across country
KAMPALA, September 16, 2025 – The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Itracom Fertilizers to enhance crop…
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NARL trains farmers on pest and disease management to build resilience
WAKISO, September 8, 2025 — The National Agricultural Research Laboratories [ NARL ] recently conducted a practical training session on pest and disease management aimed at helping farmers protect their crops and…
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Over 700 treated during free medical camp in Kapchorwa
KAPCHORWA, September 5, 2025 – More than 700 residents from Kaserem Sub-county in Kapchorwa district and neighbouring Bulambuli district received free medical treatment during a one-day health outreach organised by Royal Clouds…
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Health and agriculture projects to benefit from US$ 399mln loans
KAMPALA, September 4, 2025 — Health, agriculture and infrastructure projects stand to be implemented fully following the tabling of loan requests amounting to about US$ 399 million [about Shs 1.44 trillion]. The…
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CNOOC enhances livelihoods, donates to health centres and schools
KIKUUBE, September 2, 2025 – In a bid to empower communities living in the Lake Albertine Graben, oil and gas giant, China National Offshore Oil Corporation [CNOOC] through its appendage CNOOC Uganda…
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Clean water and education facilities boost Abim district in major NGO-bank partnership
ABIM, August 31, 2025 – Residents of Barotuke West in Abim district are set to benefit from a major development initiative following the commissioning of a modern water hub and upgraded school…
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AFSA launches two landmark policy briefs ahead of Africa Food Systems Forum 2025
KAMPALA, August 28, 2025— The Kampala-based Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [AFSA] has released a new policy brief calling on African leaders to urgently recognise and support Farmer Managed Seed Systems [FMSS] as…
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Gov’t, Afreximbank sign €270mln loan for infrastructure development
KAMPALA, August 22, 2025 – In a bid to improve road infrastructure and other key sectors across the country, the Government of Uganda has secured a €270 million loan [approximately Shs 1.1…
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Lira agro-input dealers urged to promote use of PPE among farmers
LIRA, August 20, 2025 –– The Lira District Production and Marketing Officer, Thomas Okello, has called on agro-input dealers to actively promote the use of personal protective equipment [PPE] among farmers, warning…
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Mbarara hospital receives medical equipment from American family
MBARARA CITY, August 15, 2025 – Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital [MRRH] recently received a generous donation of vital medical equipment from the Hal Tilbury family of San Diego, USA. The contribution includes a…
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