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.
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has blamed the government for failing to protect the human rights and environment of the residents of Kiteezi following a tragic incident where a garbage mound collapsed, killing over 20 people and causing property damage.
The landfill site, known as Kiteezi, has served as Kampala's sole garbage dump for decades and has turned into a big hill. Residents had for long complained of the hazardous waste polluting the environment and posing a danger to them.