Health
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Parliament approves over Shs 1 trillion supplementary budget
KAMPALA, May 1, 2024 – Parliament has approved a supplementary expenditure budget worth Shs1.106 trillion for settling the offtake arrangement between government and DEI BioPharma Limited, wage, pension and gratuity shortfalls. During…
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Irish dairy coop Tirlán announces partnership with mental health charity
DUBLIN, Aril 29, 2024 – Ireland’s farmer-owned dairy and grain cooperative, Tirlán, and its employees has chosen Aware as its new charity partner. Tirlán’s network of 2,300 employees will fundraise for the…
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Tayebwa pledges more funds for malaria fight
KAMPALA, April 23, 2024 – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has said that he will rally Members of Parliament to prioritise malaria prevention and control in the 2024/2025 financial year…
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HIV: Journalists urged to support PMTCT campaign
MBARARA, April 19, 2024 – Journalists under the umbrella of Health Journalists Network Uganda [HEJNU] have been called upon to popularise a campaign geared towards prevention of mother-to-child transmission [ PMTCT ]…
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The business of water: Addressing Africa’s growing thirst
KAMPALA, April 16, 2024 – Water scarcity poses a significant hurdle to Africa’s growth and development, with climate change and deteriorating infrastructure intensifying the challenges. South Africa’s recent water crises, where about…
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Mubende Hospital bosses on spot over CT Scan fees
MUBENDE, April 8, 2024 – Parliament’s Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has questioned Mubende Regional Referral Hospital management for charging patients Shs 150,000 for use of a CT Scan machine. The…
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Floods displace hundreds in Butaleja district
BUTALEJA, April 5, 2024 – Floods have hit Butaleja district, destroying properties worth millions of shillings and displaced residents. The most affected sub-counties include Himutu, Butaleja, Mazimasa, Butaleja Town Council. Travellers were seen…
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MPs demand mass education on mycotoxins contamination
KAMPALA, April 4, 2024 – Parliament’s committees of Agriculture, and Health want government to design a public information programme to sensitise Ugandans about the risks posed by mycotoxins contamination to human health.…
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Hot weather: Christians urged to drink more water to keep cool
LIRA, March 30, 2024 – The Christians in the Lango Sub-region have been called upon to drink more water to keep their bodies cool during the hot weather being experienced in the…
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Mulago seeks Shs 10 billion for ICUs
KAMPALA, March 22, 2024 – Mulago National Referral Hospital is seeking for over Shs10 billion to fully functionalise its intensive care units [ICUs]. This request was tabled by the hospital’s Ag. Executive…
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