The Ministry of Health, with support from WHO and other partners, is collaborating closely to strengthen outbreak control measures, which range from disease surveillance, clinical care, community engagements, and public awareness.
President Museveni has previously described the absence of any African country on the UNSC as an example of a historical injustice, noting that there are no permanent members from Africa, irrespective of Africa being engaged in works of maintaining international peace and security.
The incident highlights ongoing issues related to mental health and suicide in the community. It raises questions about support systems for individuals struggling with mental health challenges and the need for increased awareness and resources to prevent such tragedies.
On July 11, 2024, two mechanics, Joseph Norman Abooki, aged 39, and Timothy Ddamulira, aged 15, died on the spot after a truck tyre exploded while they were attempting to fix it at a garage in Kijjabwemi, Masaka.
The driver of the Subaru car was driving at a high speed, and he lost control after failing to break, thus killing a pedestrian that was walking at the roadside.
Despite allegations of Male committing suicide, investigations are going to be carried out to reveal the real cause of his death because it could have been done by somebody else.