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Why malaria prevalence is highest in Northern Uganda
GULU CITY, May 6, 2025 –– The prevalence of malaria in Northern Uganda is the highest compared to other regions in the country. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Northern…
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Govt targets 1.1mln infants for new malaria vaccine
KAMPALA, April 4, 2025 – The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health [MOH], plans to vaccinate at least 1.1 million babies in the country’s largest-ever malaria vaccination campaign. The newly…
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Excitement as 3,600 residents affected by EACOP gain access to clean water
KIKUUBE, February 2025 – Residents affected by the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline [EACOP] project in 10 districts are rejoicing after being provided with clean and safe water. The 15 boreholes constructed…
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Hospitals should use non-tax revenue to improve service delivery, says Tayebwa
MBARARA CITY, October 1, 2024 — The non-tax revenue estimated at Shs 600 billion that is generated by referral hospitals across the country should be retained by the facilities and used to…
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Police officer sentenced to four years in jail for stealing gov’t drugs
KYENJOJO, August 26, 2024 – The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kyenjojo district, presided over by Magistrate Gloria Aciba Nimungu, has sentenced police officer Yusuf Kule Katuramu to four years in prison for…
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Alebtong Medical Camp: over 2,000 to get free treatment
ALEBTONG, August 20, 2024 – At least over 2,000 are expected to benefit from a one week medical camp organised by the Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua in partnership with Uganda People’s…
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Museveni calls for Global Fund support to purchase local medical supplies
ENTEBBE, May 4, 2024 – President Museveni has appealed to the organisation to consider purchasing drugs, vaccinations, and other essential medical supplies from local manufacturers in Uganda, saying it would enhance the…
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Tayebwa pledges more funds for malaria fight
KAMPALA, April 23, 2024 – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has said that he will rally Members of Parliament to prioritise malaria prevention and control in the 2024/2025 financial year…
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House committee supports revival of silkworm project
KAMPALA, March 7, 2024 – The Committee of Science, Technology and Innovation has urged the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monicah Musenero, to revive the sericulture project that government was…
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Kabarole farmers resort to lemon grass for household incomes and fighting malaria
KABAROLE, January 31, 2024 – Kabarole farmers have resorted to growing lemon grass to increase their household incomes as well as fight malaria through value addition to the crop. Lemon grass is…
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