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    Author: Loy Nankinga

    As the number of Mpox cases continues to rise, health officials and community leaders in Makindye are working tirelessly to contain the spread and protect the health of residents.
    The sensitization meeting’s objectives included raising awareness, promoting healthy practices, engaging stakeholders, and fostering community support by building a supportive environment for those seeking to quit smoking. 

    Tayebwa Tips Accountants on Integrity Prioritization

    The convention addressed challenges faced by public accountants in Uganda by focusing on key areas like regulatory framework, professional development, and public financial management. 

    Tour and Travel Companies Trafficking Ugandans to Have Permits Evoked

    Ugandan labor laws are designed to promote equality and prevent discrimination in the workplace. The Employment Act explicitly prohibits discrimination on various grounds, including race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction, social origin, HIV status, disability, and marital status.

    Speaker Among Suspends 12 MPs after Parliament Brawl

    The second reading of the coffee bill will be discussed in today’s plenary session amidst all the controversies surrounding the amendment. 

    Centenary Bank, Water.org Partner to Improve Access to Safe Water

    The partnership is poised to deliver significant benefits to the communities served by the bank, particularly in rural areas where access to safe water is a critical issue.

    China-Africa Centre for Perennial Rice Technology to Increase Food Security

    The partnership presents Ugandan researchers with invaluable opportunities, including access to cutting-edge research and development in perennial rice plus knowledge exchange in perennial rice cultivation, further reducing labor costs and increasing returns to investment. 

    India Barres Ugandan Travelers without Yellow Fever Vaccination

    The Ugandan government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, embarked on a national program to safeguard its at-risk population against the devastating impact of yellow fever through a comprehensive vaccination campaign with the aim of eliminating yellow fever epidemics by 2026. 

    Humanitarian Organizations Convene to Solve Effects of Climate Disasters, Health Epidemics

    In Uganda, several families in the Bugisu sub-region have abandoned their homes in the past, seeking refuge in trading centers after mud and landslides wreaked havoc, destroying houses and gardens. Floods in Kasese district damaged roads and bridges and killed some cattle.

    Museveni Emphasizes Cheap Electricity for a Modern, Improved Economy

    President Yoweri K. Museveni has emphasized the need for modern, cheap electricity in the country as a way to have successful businesses and improve the economy of the country.

    Disproportionate Illegal Garbage Dumping Worry Mukono Residents

    The Mukono scenario underscores the critical need for local governments and the central government to coordinate their efforts, prioritize trash management, and enable inhabitants to live in safe and healthy environments.

    Ministry of Health to Introduce Counseling in Schools for Psychosocial Support

    The Ministry of Health's involvement in counseling initiatives reflects a broader commitment by the Ugandan government to prioritize student well-being and prepare them for future employment opportunities. This further aligns with the government's efforts to enhance mental health support and career guidance for students across the country.

    Traffic Police Emphasizes Collective Responsibility to Curb Road Fatalities of School-going Children 

    Children who attend school are particularly susceptible to accidents when traveling on the roads; therefore, there is a need to make sure they do so securely by taking good transportation and walking in groups.

    Police K-9 Unit Accused of Extortion: Victims Urged to Report to Professional Standards Unit

    Several individuals have reportedly lodged complaints about the police canine unit, alleging that they are extorting money from them.

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