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Neonatal care unit saves 40 babies in one month
BUTALEJA– Busolwe General Hospital’s first-ever neonatal intensive care unit has saved up to 40 babies in less than one month, authorities have said. The unit, which was launched in March this year,…
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Co‑ops help tackle mental health issues experienced by young people-new report
LONDON– Offering Hope to Future Generations, a new report from trade body Co-operatives UK, finds that mental health, job security, career prospects, a lack of control over working lives, and climate change…
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Well-wishers contribute over Shs 180mln for Nodding Syndrome victims
LIRA– Well-wishers in Northern Uganda and other parts of the country have collected a total of Shs 188 million to support families afflicted by Nodding Syndrome Disease in Acholi Sub Region. The…
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Match schedule for Birmingham 2022 Rugby Sevens competition out
BIRMINGHAM– Hot on the heels of the pools announcement, Birmingham 2022 has released the match schedule for the Rugby Sevens competition which will be held from 29 July to 31 July at…
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HIV patients abandon medication as food crisis looms
Dozens of people living with HIV/AIDs in Apac and Kwania districts have abandoned treatment as the food crisis deepens in Lango Sub-region. About 7,000 people in Kwania district are enrolled on Anti-Retroviral…
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WHO report shows poorer health outcomes for many vulnerable refugees and migrants
GENEVA– Around the world, millions of refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations, such as low-skilled migrant workers, face poorer health outcomes than their host communities, especially where living and working conditions are…
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Cheptegei defends world 10,000 title as he eyes distance double
OREGON– Uganda’s world record holder Joshua Cheptegei delivered a tactical masterclass to win a second successive world 10,000 metres gold in a tight race on Sunday in Oregon, USA. Last year in…
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Albertine Graben oil projects: 56 PAPs receive modern houses
KIKUUBE– At least 56 project-affected persons [ PAPs ] in Buhuka Parish in Kyngwali Sub-county, Kikuube district have received modern houses after they relocated from the land earmarked for oil activities in…
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Standard Chartered hosts business executives as it unveils new corporate platform
KAMPALA– Standard Chartered Bank Uganda days ago held a thought leadership event to discuss business immersion in Sustainable Trade Finance for over 100 corporate and SME business leaders at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.…
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FUFA confirms 20 teams for CAF African Schools programme
KAMPALA– The Federation of Uganda Football Associations [FUFA] on Wednesday confirmed 20 schools that will take part in the inaugural CAF African Schools Programme. The programme has a CAF African Schools Championship…
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