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    Museveni Pledges Uganda’s Support as DRC Battles Ebola Outbreak

    Health
    To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.

    NUP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS, KYAGULANYI PROMISES TO COME BACK HOME SOON

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    “We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.
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    Silent Epidemic: Tackling Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda

    Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS, 2024), statistics indicate that Uganda's overall teenage pregnancy rate is 25%, the highest in...
    Crime

    Buvuma Leaders Blame Increased School Dropouts on Parents’ Negligence

    The situation regarding school dropouts in Buvuma Islands underscores a critical intersection of parental responsibility, community engagement, and educational accessibility. As highlighted by local leaders, the alarming trend of children abandoning their education for immediate economic pursuits not only jeopardizes their futures but also poses broader societal risks, including increased crime and social instability.
    Education

    Balaam Seeks Collective Action to Combat Teenage Pregnancies in...

    National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistics indicate that 21 million girls aged between 15 and 19 years and two million girls less than 15 years become pregnant every year. About 16 million of these girls give birth each year, mostly 90% in low-income countries at 25%. Uganda has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Crime

    Kisoro Leaders Call for Action on Teenage Pregnancy

    Teenage pregnancy in Uganda remains a significant public health issue, with approximately 25% of girls aged 15-19 having either given birth or are currently pregnant, and an average of 1,000 teenage pregnancies reported each day, which poses a persistent challenge in addressing the issue.
    Lifestyle

    Why Uganda Still Experiences Increase in Child Mothers

    There has been an increase in child mothers in Uganda, and this is due to several factors, including social,...
    National News

    UPC Urges Government to Focus More on Primary School...

    A week after the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results for 2023 candidates,...
    Health

    Do not Approve Policy of Contraceptives for Girls Aged...

    The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has asked government not to approve the policy of having girls from...
    Health

    Kasese District Leads in Teenage Pregnancy, Activists Call for...

    Health activists in Kyenjojo have called for more action by government to contain the growing wave of teenage pregnancies...

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    Museveni Pledges Uganda’s Support as DRC Battles Ebola Outbreak

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    To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.

    NUP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS, KYAGULANYI PROMISES TO COME BACK HOME SOON

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    “We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.

    UTB Showcases Ankole Cattle Experience to Promote Uganda’s Cultural Tourism

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    The Miss Tourism Ankole Queens participated in the experience as ambassadors of cultural tourism, helping to promote the traditions and heritage of the Ankole region while encouraging greater appreciation of Uganda's diverse cultural attractions.

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