Mental health
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Teachers’ unions should nominate members of proposed National Teachers Council, says UNATU
KAMPALA, October 11, 2024 — The Uganda National Teachers Union [UNATU] has argued that teacher labour unions should nominate members of the proposed National Teachers Council [NTC]. The National Teachers Bill, 2024…
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Mainstream mental health in all agencies, govt urged
KAMPALA, May 22, 2024 – Parliamentary Commissioner and Nyendo – Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga urged government to plan for mental health services in all its departments and agencies. Mpuuga said…
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Health
Climate change: Governments urged to invest in mental health infrastructure
NAIROBI – African governments need to urgently invest in mental health infrastructure so that they can tackle the rising but hidden cases of climate-related stress among farmers and livestock keepers. At the…
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Health
Food insecurity impacts mental health illnesses in Northern Uganda
GULU– Mental health experts have linked the resurgence of mental illnesses in Northern Uganda to food insecurity as people struggle to provide for their families. Gulu Regional Referral Hospital which serves Acholi…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kikuube councilor arrested for assaulting Minister at PDM meeting
KIKUUBE– Kikuube district councilor for Kyangwali Sub-county, Nestole Tumwesigye was last evening arrested and detained at Kikuube Police Station for attacking the State Minister for Works Fred Byamukama. This took place during…
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