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.
Bukedi Zonal Training Hub is currently training over 200 youths to acquire skills in carpentry and joinery, building and construction, hairdressing, tailoring and fashion design, shoe making, bakery, and metal fabrication.
According to the World Health Organization, the virus is transmitted via the fecal-oral route and by aerosol droplets (usually children), and there is no cure for polio, but it can only be prevented by immunization.
The Ministry of Health is set to carry out house-to-house polio vaccination for children aged 5 years and below across 49 districts bordering Mbale City due to an outbreak of polio.