Tag: Mpox

Legendary Makoma Group Ready to Serenade Fans at Vision Group’s 40th Anniversary

Congolese gospel legend Makoma is set to perform at the Makoma Live in Kampala concert at Kololo Independence Grounds today, Friday, 6th March 2026, as part of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Vision Group. Hundreds of...

ICG Condemns Ceasefire Violations in Eastern DRC, Calls for Immediate Return to Negotiations

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The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), which includes the United States, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Sweden as chair, has strongly condemned recent ceasefire...

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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.