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News
African economies to grow by 3.4 percent in 2024-report
KAMPALA, April 9, 2024 – Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt…
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Health officials face demotion in Masindi district
MASINDI, March 4, 2024 – According to Cosmas Byaruhanga, the Masindi district LCV Chairperson, each of the the in-charges of the different health facilities in the district will sign a six-month performance…
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Opinions & Commentary
Unlocking Africa’s AI potential
CAPE TOWN, February 22, 2024 – In 2024, Africa stands at the precipice of an Artificial Intelligence [ AI ] revolution. With a projected market size of US$ 18.33 billion by 2030,…
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International
EDISON Alliance improves lives of over 700mln people, welcomes four new countries
DAVOS-KLOSTERS, 16 JANUARY 2024 – The EDISON Alliance, a global coalition of leaders from the private sector, governments, academia, and civil society, has today released its second Annual Impact Report, revealing that…
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International
WEF launches new global initiative to advance digital and AI-driven transformation of healthcare systems
GENEVA January 9, 2024 – A new World Economic Forum [WEF] initiative unveiled today will unlock the transformative potential of digital tools and new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), in healthcare and…
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Northern
Over 4,000 Amolatar residents get free medical care
AMOLATAR, September 14, 2023 – More than 4,000 residents of Amolatar district in Northern Uganda were screened and treated in a free medical camp organised by the district Woman Member of Parliament,…
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Health
New clinical handbook launched to support quality abortion care
GENEVA – The World Health Organization [WHO] today released a new handbook for health workers to help them deliver quality abortion services for women and girls. The publication provides detailed clinical advice…
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International
Hope as new paper presents path for hepatitis elimination
GENEVA-The World Economic Forum published a white paper today detailing Egypt’s remarkable success against viral hepatitis. Through expert analysis of specific policies, the paper highlights how the concerted efforts implemented in Egypt…
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Cooperatives & Communities
World coffee producers discuss sector’s challenges and opportunities
KAMPALA– For its third edition, held virtually on July 12, 2022, the World Coffee Producers Forum [WCPF] welcomed international experts and high-level representatives from different coffee-producing countries and coffee associations to discuss…
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News
Govt signs two grant agreements with Netherlands
KAMPALA– Government on Thursday signed two grant agreements with the Kingdom of the King Netherlands at the ceremony that took place at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Kampala. The first agreement…
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