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International tourism consolidates strong recovery amidst growing challenges
MADRID-International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges. According to the latest United Nations…
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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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Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828mln in 2021-UN report
KAMPALA– The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, an increase of about 46 million since 2020 and 150 million since the outbreak…
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Milk consumption still low, dairy sector official says
FORT PORTAL– According to Dairy Development Authority [DDA] director Finance and Administration, Collin Katungi Mutungi, milk consumption in Uganda remains very low. Illustrating the challenge with figures, Mutungu said per capita consumption…
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WHO warns Africa experiences shortage of donor blood requirements
KAMPALA– The World Health Organisation [ WHO ] has lamented the African region’s disproportionate number of conditions requiring donor blood, compared to other regions globally, as it impacts as many as seven million…
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Health Ministry warns of Monkeypox
KAMPALA– The Ministry of Health has said Uganda is yet to record a case of Monkeypox but says Ugandans must be cautious as the disease has been recorded in 23 non-endemic countries…
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Regional hospitals get Shs 2.1bln equipment
GULU – The World Health Organization [WHO] through the Danish government has handed over equipment worth Shs 2.1 billion to boost service delivery in regional referral hospitals. The supplies which include three…
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WHO highlights glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing across borders
KAMPALA– A new report from the World Health Organization [ WHO ] highlights the increasing use of sophisticated online marketing techniques for alcohol and the need for more effective regulation. It shows…
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