Tag: Floods

Panic as Kampala Mpox Cases Hit 30

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.

MOH Rallies for Joint Responsibility to End Tobacco Abuse

Health

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.

International

SPAIN: Floods Claim Lives, Destroys Property

At least 62 people have been killed in Spain, and others are still missing after flash floods swept the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Agriculture

Uganda’s Agriculture Ministry Calls for Adoption of Modern Agriculture...

Unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and floods are already signs of climate change's effects, which pose a serious threat to food production.

Environment

Humanitarian Organizations Convene to Solve Effects of Climate Disasters,...

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.

National News

Ntoroko Leaders Turn to Government for Relief after Floods...

The Ntoroko residents from areas prone to floods had in the past requested the government of Uganda to relocate them to a small part of the neighboring Semuliki wildlife reserve; however, the discussion has not yet been fully concluded.

Health

Floods Devastate Kapelebyong District in Eastern Uganda

Floods are a nature that arises unexpectedly; however, due to the government's commitment to resolving situations, district officials are now compiling a comprehensive report aimed at giving a long-lasting, better impact for the entire district.

Business