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.
President Museveni’s congratulatory message comes after Uganda’s win against Congo, a game that was played at Alphonse Massamba-Debat Stadium in Brazzaville and ended 1-0 in favor of the Cranes.
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.
Much as the ministry has banned use of mobile phones in schools and regulated the content the students and pupils should access, it is also important for parents to do the same at home when it comes to mobile phone usage by children since most of them get access to the internet using their parents, siblings, or guardians' gadgets.
The Uganda Police Force is committed to enhancing education for its officers’ dependents, which marks a significant step towards empowering the next generation and ensuring a brighter future for police families across the country.