Geneva, Switzerland | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe in 2024. The appeal covers the emergencies that demand the highest level of response from WHO, to …
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UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said the year 2024 would be a challenging one for children globally in its annual flagship study released Monday. “Prospects for Children 2024: Cooperation in a Fragmented World” forecasts increased exposure of children to violence, war, and economic hardship, shaped …
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ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Meaningful, small changes can have a big impact on your overall health and well-being. In 2024, commit to taking small steps to change your daily routines and habits to benefit your health. 1. Eat a healthy diet What a healthy diet looks like may differ from person …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has passed-out a batch of 14 new field epidemiologists bringing to 93, the number of the much sought-after disease surveillance and detection experts in the country. Specialists attending the graduation ceremony raised a concern that there is a huge gap of such experts in Africa …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As health centres nationwide grapple with the challenge of inadequate blood transfusion services, a crucial need for volunteer donors has emerged. Addressing this pressing issue is I&M Bank, which has forged a commendable partnership with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS). Over the past …
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Host country agreement singed as Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation gets underway ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Africa’s efforts to build a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent advanced significantly on Dec. 18 as the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the Rwandan Government signed the host country agreement paving the way for …
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Bukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among has opened a multi-million shillings teaching hospital expected to offer free maternity care for mothers in Bukedea district. Located in Bukedea Town Council, about 33 kilometers along the Mbale-Kumi highway, the teaching hospital will offer specialized and general …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 5.6 million COVID-19 vaccines, worth 28.15 billion Shillings have expired at the National Medical Stores (NMS). The expired vaccines are out of a total of 12.59 million vaccines in store, according to the latest audit report for the financial year ended June 30, …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jude Mike Mudoma, Umukuka III the cultural leader of the Bamasaaba has strongly denounced the practice of conducting circumcision rituals before the official launch in August. He expressed his displeasure during the Umukuuka III Cup, Bugisu inter-county tournament’s finale held at the Mbale City Stadium …
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Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four suspects are in police custody in connection to the murder of Dr. Jino Abiriga, the former Acting Masindi District Health Officer-DHO. Abiriga was brutally killed in the early hours of Sunday, around 2 a.m., by unidentified assailants. He sustained severe wounds to the …
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