Health
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20 cattle die of suspected poisoning in Lira City
LIRA – A total of 20 cattle from Ngetta ginnery in Anyangapuc ward, Lira City East division, Lira City have died after taking water that is suspected to have been contaminated with…
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Amuru market vendors want hawkers and produce dealers’ operations restricted
AMURU – Pabo market vendors in Pabo Town Council, Amuru district want the town council and district authorities to restrict the movement and operation of hawkers and produce dealers. They say hawkers…
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Poor on-farm practices responsible for tick resistance, says NDA’s spokesperson
KIRUHURA – Farmers in Kashongi Kiruhura district have been advised to put more emphasis on good farm practices to address the challenge of persistent tick resistance on their farms. This was revealed…
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Hoima Catholic diocese receives Shs 388m for girl child protection
HOIMA – The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke has condemned the increasing number child abuse cases. Mateke said, COVID-19 has caused serious impact on children globally…
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NDA bans a local health energy product manufactured in Kasese district
KASESE – The National Drug Authority (NDA) has banned the manufacture of “The Stronger Weekend Products” by Thembomar Investment in Mpondwe, Kasese district. According to Abiaz Rwamwiri, the Public Relations Manager of…
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MP Nyakato launches campaign for reusable sanitary towels for school going girls
HOIMA – In a bid to promote retention of the girl child in school and completion of primary seven; Hoima City Woman Member of Parliament Asinasi Nyakato has launched a campaign to…
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Nutri Nova trains Masindi farmers on disease control
MASINDI – Farmers in Masindi district have been trained on disease control and how to manage them in case an outbreak occurs. The trained farmers include; the cattle keepers, poultry farmers and…
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8 Alebtong schools request for government intervention
ALEBTONG – Eight primary schools in Alebtong district are calling for urgent intervention from Ministry of Education and Sports after their roofs were blown off by heavy wind during the Covid-19 lockdown.…
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Health workers charged over Forgery of vaccination cards
HOIMA – The Hoima Grade One Magistrate’s Court has charged two health workers and one Office Messenger attached to Butema Health Centre III in Buhanika sub-county, Hoima district with forgery and conspiracy.…
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Police impounds 13 bags of marijuana, 48 arrested for illicit trade in Gulu
GULU– Police in Gulu have impounded 13 bags of marijuana leading to the arrest of 48 suspects in connection with the illicit trade. The suspects are being held at Gulu Central Police…
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