Tag: Mpox

A National Reset: Uganda’s New Guidelines to Restore Values and Discipline in Schools

In a rare and urgently needed move, the Ministry of Education and Sports has issued what I believe to be one of the most significant and commendable guidelines in recent Ugandan education history. Circular No. 7/2025, titled...

NTUNGAMO: Thousands Gather for Coffee Marathon to Uplift RURAL Women Farmers

Agriculture

The serene Kabuhungu Hills in Rwashamire, Ntungamo District, roared to life today on May 24 2025 as thousands of runners, spectators, and coffee lovers gathered for the inaugural Coffee Marathon Uganda 2025, a spirited event aimed...

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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...

Health

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...

Health

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.