Tag: Mpox

FDC Condemns Government Inaction on Human Rights Abuses, Cites Deepening Impunity Crisis

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused the Ugandan government of failing to uphold its own promises on addressing human rights violations, warning that the continued silence and inaction point to a growing crisis of...

Kanungu’s Bushogye Seed School Nears Completion

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The construction of Bushogye Moslem Seed Secondary School in Nyakinoni Sub-County, Kanungu District, is yielding visible progress, with construction now 72% complete. Funded by the government with UGX 2.3 billion investment, the project aims to promote literacy...

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UPDF Troops Put on Alert as Mpox Cases Hit...

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel have been urged to maintain vigilance and adhere to preventive measures as the...

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Ministry of Health Warns Against Live Sex to Curtail...

The Ministry of Health has issued a strict guideline against live sex to curtail the rapid spread of Mpox. "As...

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Uganda Prisons Establish Mpox Isolation Center after Confirming Three...

Nakasongola district is still on the spot as an Mpox epicenter and is facing a growing health crisis, with 21 confirmed cases of Mpox and nine additional suspected cases currently under investigation.

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Health Experts Call for Vigilance after Confirming First M-Pox...

M-pox, which spreads from animals to humans through close contact with infected individuals, has raised concerns due to its recent resurgence in neighboring countries. As of September 2, 2024, Uganda had reported a total of 10 confirmed cases from five districts.