Tag: Treatment

LOP Retains Nakawa Division MP Seat as High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging His Victory

In the petition, Bwowe had contended that Nakawa West is a non-existent constituency and asked the court to cancel the nominations of Ssenyonyi, Happy Nasasira, Herbert Anderson Burora, Ephraim Okuye, Vincent Norbert Okumu, Wilberforce Kyambadde and Rwamiti Apuuli, and declare him the only validly nominated candidate to be elected unopposed.

High Court Dismisses Mufumbiro’s Petition Against Ruhindi in Nakawa East

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The Court also held that Mufumbiro and his legal team did not adduce sufficient evidence to prove that the alleged irregularities, if any, affected the final result in a substantial manner as required by the Parliamentary Elections Act.

Health

Uganda Discharges Last Confirmed Ebola Patient, Leaving No Active...

Under World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, the discharge of the final patient begins a mandatory 42-day countdown before Uganda can officially be declared free of the Ebola outbreak, provided no new confirmed cases are detected during that period. The 42-day period represents twice the maximum incubation period of the Ebola virus and is the international standard for declaring the end of an outbreak.

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ALERT: WHO Confirms Marburg Outbreak in Kagera, Tanzania

The World Health Organization (WHO) on January 13th, 2025, through their secure Event Information Site (EIS), confirmed an outbreak...

Health

Controversies on Sexual Activity as Cure for Prostate Cancer

Experts emphasize the importance of evidence-based approaches in managing cancer rather than relying on unverified claims about sexual activity as a cure, which many tune to pleasure as well as treatment at the same time.

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UAC Raises Alarm over Rising HIV Cases among Newborns

As Uganda strives to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2030, the HIV prevalence reduced from 18% in 1990s to 5.1%. Currently, new HIV infections have reduced from 68,000 to 38,000. As a result, concerted efforts are needed to ensure that all expectant mothers receive adequate support and treatment.

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Masaka Police Hunt for Suspect over Double Family Machete...

This attack highlights the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and the importance of addressing substance abuse issues in the community.

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