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.
Mudenyi clarified that deportation is ordered by the Minister of Internal Affairs or courts of law, and it prohibits an individual from returning to the country; however, for organized departures like that of Muzungu Boda, individuals can return once they meet the requirements.
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.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistics indicate that 21 million girls aged between 15 and 19 years and two million girls less than 15 years become pregnant every year. About 16 million of these girls give birth each year, mostly 90% in low-income countries at 25%. Uganda has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in sub-Saharan Africa.
Bishop Balya spent his life fulfilling God’s purpose on earth as a spiritual shepherd until the Lord called him on November 26, 1979, at the age of 102 years.
There is a need for relevant policies, regulations, technologies, and institutions in Uganda to ensure distribution of healthy food around the country.
Some parents or managers prefer digging wells to provide water for consumption to minimize costs; however, they don't mind the children's safety around the compound.
The brutal murder of Aisha Kigongo at the hands of her husband Richard Nsubuga in Mpigi district is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence fueled by jealousy and suspicion. For instance, in June 2024, in Kayunga district, a 34-year-old man identified as Fred Ngobi grabbed a machete and cut off his wife’s hand, Fatuma Babirye, on allegations of infidelity.
In December 2023, three children aged between 8 and 11 years drowned in a gold mine pit filled with water in Busia district when they had gone swimming in the isolated and unguarded dumping site.