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 Pakwach District Woman Member of Parliament Jane Pacuto has requested the government provide motorized boats to the teachers and students in Pakwach district, arguing that the bursting of the R. Nile has made access to education difficult.
The Office of the Prime Minister, through the Department of Relief and Disaster Preparedness, has flagged off the relocation of 242 households from Bududa District to Bunambutye Resettlement Site in Bulambuli District.
The new Intensive Care Unit facility, funded by the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP) and implemented by the Office of the Prime Minister, features 14 intensive care beds, surgical and emergency rooms, and examination areas to serve both nationals and refugees.