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 government of Uganda is well conversant that coffee is a critical part of the economy, and its importance is growing with over 1.8 million households growing coffee, which contributes nearly a third of the country's export earnings, paying for critical infrastructure like roads, hospitals, and schools.
Some parents or managers prefer digging wells to provide water for consumption to minimize costs; however, they don't mind the children's safety around the compound.
The Ministry of Health's involvement in counseling initiatives reflects a broader commitment by the Ugandan government to prioritize student well-being and prepare them for future employment opportunities. This further aligns with the government's efforts to enhance mental health support and career guidance for students across the country.
The parents who drive usually drop their children and let them out of cars to find their way to school; they drive off without seeing if a child has entered school.
Much as the ministry has banned use of mobile phones in schools and regulated the content the students and pupils should access, it is also important for parents to do the same at home when it comes to mobile phone usage by children since most of them get access to the internet using their parents, siblings, or guardians' gadgets.
The initiative is expected to significantly improve the quality of grains available on the market, benefiting not only schools but also the general public. By prioritizing the procurement of certified products, Uganda aims to align with regional and global market standards, enhancing food safety and public health.
The business community came out to complain of the loss of their goods in the process of crossing the bridge, yet it is the only convenient road that connects them to and from the business centers where they move to search for the market for their products to earn a living.