Ministry of Health unveils comprehensive package of solutions Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda faces a significant public health challenge with its high rates of teenage pregnancy. According to the Ministry of Health, approximately 24% of adolescent girls aged 15-19 become pregnant or have already given birth. This alarming statistic …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | A wave of excitement is sweeping through Ugandan schools thanks to the “Njogera Francais” competition, which translates to “I Speak French” in Luganda. Spearheaded by the Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK), this strategic initiative aims not only to equip students with valuable language skills but …
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Renews Commitment at World NTD Day Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is making significant progress in its fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of chronic conditions that affect millions of people in the developing world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), NTDs are caused by a …
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Among people living with HIV the worst viral loads are found among young people Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) is spearheading a transformative initiative to improve viral load suppression among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS (ALHIV) in East Africa. People with HIV should take antiretroviral …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move that underscores the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) commitment to supporting small-scale farmers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in East Africa, Sara Mbago-Bhunu, Director of the organization’s East and Southern Africa Division, recently undertook a critical visit to …
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Entebbe, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The United Nations Command, Control, Communication and Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Academy for Peace Operations on November 29th, unveiled its inaugural virtual instructor-led training (VILT) facility at the regional service centre in Entebbe. VILT, a remote training class led by a …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) were held on Friday night at the Kampala Serena Hotel, with Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL) brands Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker taking home big wins. The event, themed “Celebrating ideas that work,” recognised outstanding performers in the …
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Ugandan farmers have been importing day-old chicks from Kenya, Netherlands and South Africa Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Kenyan poultry company, Kenchic, has taken the battle for customers to the doorstep of local producers with the offer of its products at a more competitive price than its rival. The move, …
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National Health Information Exchange Registries Services Components launched Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is at the forefront of a groundbreaking digital health transformation, harnessing the power of innovative technologies to revolutionise healthcare delivery and address long-standing inefficiencies. The recently concluded Uganda Digital Health Conference 2023, held under the theme …
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Hoima, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANGWATSA | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is making remarkable progress, with construction activities advancing steadily and a steadfast commitment to minimizing its social, economic, and environmental impact. The crude oil project traverses 171 villages across 10 districts of Kabaale, Hoima, Kikuube, Kakumiro, …
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