Health
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Soroti City set to construct a modern abattoir
SOROTI, April 14, 2025 – Soroti City is set to commence the construction of a modern abattoir, aimed at improving meat safety and public health. Dr. William Blarter Sendawula, Senior Veterinary Officer…
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Non–adherence to building standards: Offenders to be jailed for 12 years
KAMPALA, April 10, 2025 –– Government has tabled the Building Control [Amendment] Bill, 2025 that will see enforcement of standards in Uganda’s construction industry with strict penalties for offenders. The Bill tabled…
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Govt targets 1.1mln infants for new malaria vaccine
KAMPALA, April 4, 2025 – The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health [MOH], plans to vaccinate at least 1.1 million babies in the country’s largest-ever malaria vaccination campaign. The newly…
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AFSA Launches a New Study Calling for Integration of Agroecology in Africa’s Climate Commitments
KAMPALA, April 3, 2025 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [AFSA] is happy to officially launch its new report, Integration of Agroecology in Nationally Determined Contributions [NDCs] and National Adaptation Plans…
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Minister commissions Shs 800mln motorised borehole in Nebbi district
NEBBI, March 31, 2025 — The State Minister for Primary Education, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, commissioned an Shs 800 million motorised borehole in Kucwiny Subcounty, Nebbi district, over the weekend. According to…
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MRRH receives new paediatric annex as medics decry increasing number of malformed children
MBARARA CITY, March 31, 2025 – – Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital [ MRRH ], found in Mbarara City, has received a newly constructed extension of children’s paediatric ward from Bethany Kids Uganda,…
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Gov’t Launches Construction of Shs 1.5 Billion Staff Quarters At Masindi General Hospital
MASINDI, March 27, 2025 – Government, through the UPDF Engineering Brigade, has commenced the construction of new staff quarters at Masindi General Hospital, following the deterioration of the previous quarters, which had…
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1,000 Ugandan schoolgirls offered dignity hampers to promote menstrual health
HOIMA, March 26, 2025 – – The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Limited [EACOP] in partnership with Malaika, has launched a “Keep a Girl in School” initiative, distributing dignity hampers to 1,000…
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IGG investigates mismanagement of Shs 1.2bln in Alebtong district
ALEBTONG, March 26, 2025 — Two companies awarded contracts worth over Shs 1.2 billion to upgrade health units in Alebtong district are now under investigation by the Inspectorate of Government. According to…
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Teso citrus farmers counting losses after pests and diseases attack gardens
SOROTI, 25 March 2025 – Citrus farmers in the Teso Subregion are facing significant losses after pests and diseases attacked their fruits, which were almost ready for market delivery. Robert Ogalo, a…
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