Health
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Tayebwa opts for dialogue on use contraceptives
KAMPALA– The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Thomas Tayebwa wants the country to have more discussions about the use of contraceptives as a means of stopping unwanted pregnancies. Tayebwa made…
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Back off EACOP, official tells European activists
KIKUUBE– The Deputy Managing Director of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline [ EACOP ], John Bosco Habumugisha has expressed concern over a group of environmental activists from European countries who are…
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Omoro district council approves 2022/23 budget
OMORO– Omoro district council has approved a budget of Shs 29.3 billion for the financial year 2022/23, with the education and sports sector taking a lion’s share. The budget was approved on…
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Kikuube district councilors pass Shs 39.5bln budget
KIKUUBE– Kikuube district council last week passed over Shs 39.5 billion budget for the financial year 2022/2023, with the hope that it is going to enhance service delivery in the district. The…
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Over 500 pioneer farmers get macadamia seedlings in Agago
AGAGO– A total of 525 farmers in Agago district have each received 10 seedlings of Macadamia to plant, which will help boost farmers’ incomes in the future, among other benefits related to…
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Desist from use of chemicals, farmers urged
LIRA– Farmers, especially those dealing in oil seeds like soybean, sunflower, and sim-sim in Acholi Sub-region, have been advised to stop applying chemicals such as pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in their gardens.…
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SAGE: Govt spends Shs 2bln on the elderly in Lango
LIRA– Government has cleared the accumulated payment arrears worth Shs billion for the elderly in the Lango sub-region. The elderly in the districts of Apac, Kwania and Kole received three months’ payment…
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Gulu City contractor abandons landfill construction
GULU-The construction of a landfill in Gulu City has stalled after the construction company abandoned work, exposing the nearby vulnerable communities to poor hygiene and sanitation. Geomax Engineering Firm, a local construction…
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Regional hospitals get Shs 2.1bln equipment
GULU – The World Health Organization [WHO] through the Danish government has handed over equipment worth Shs 2.1 billion to boost service delivery in regional referral hospitals. The supplies which include three…
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Hoima hospital gets Shs 4.5bln for blood bank
HOIMA– Leaders in Bunyoro sub region region are excited over the government’s decision to construct a regional blood bank at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital for efficient service delivery. This follows communication from…
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