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UNICEF, EU launch programme to support girls in secondary schools
KAMPALA, March 31, 2025 — UNICEF has launched a financial assistance programme designed to support vulnerable girls’ secondary education in the West Nile, Lango and the Acholi sub regions of Uganda. The…
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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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Austria and Uganda launch Shs 14bln project to combat GBV in Greater Masaka
MASAKA, March 21, 2025 – The Governments of Austria and Uganda have launched a €3.5 million [approximately Shs 14 billion] three-year project aimed at combating gender-based violence [ GBV ] in the…
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House decries high charges at Mulago Specialised Hospital
KAMPALA, March 13, 2025 –– Members of Parliament [MPs] have expressed concerns after it emerged that high fees are being charged at the private wing of the Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal…
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Celebrating women: Message of the Catholic Church in Africa for the International Women’s Day
ACCRA, March 8, 2025 — Today, we join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the invaluable contributions of women and girls to our families, communities,…
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ICA Gender Equality Committee’s Statement on the International Women’s Day 2025
BRUSSELS, March 7, 2025 – International Women’s Day during the International Year of Cooperatives is a unique opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the fight for gender equality for women…
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Buliisa district decries shortage of teachers
BULIISA, February 25, 2025 –– Authorities in Buliisa district have called on government to lift a ban recruitment of more teachers, saying it would address the ongoing shortage in the district. The…
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New hostel commissioned at Hoima School of Nursing and Midwifery
HOIMA CITY, February 17, 2025 – Students, staff, and management of Hoima School of Nursing and Midwifery in Hoima City have a reason to celebrate after government handed over a modern hostel…
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Masindi district to prioritise GBV in budgeting
MASINDI, December 9, 2024 — In a bid to combat gender-based violence [ GBV ] and other forms of violence against women and girls [VAWG], the Masindi District Local Government has committed…
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Fort Portal, Kabarole authorities intensify fight against HIV/AIDS among girls
FORT PORTAL, December 5, 2024 — Authorities in Fort Portal City and Kabarole district have intensified efforts in the battle against HIV/AIDS, with a particular focus on reducing its spread among young…
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