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Gov’t engaging the World Bank on funding cuts – Minister for Finance, Musasizi
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Journalists cry foul over poor remuneration, suppression of media rights
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Health Ministry, partners renew commitment to reduce stunted growth in children
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Health Minister officially declares Uganda Ebola Free
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Police — 'Watch the World cup Tournament at Home'
The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, says security forces have beefed up vigilance across the country, but that is not enough.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Ebola outbreak in DRC causes scare in Kasese district
Residents of Kasese district particularly those living closer to the border areas have been cautioned over the outbreak of Ebola in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Story by Mukama Evart
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World Health Organization warns of a rise in the number of zoonotic diseases in Africa
The World Health Organization has revealed that the number of animal-human disease outbreaks is on the rise in Africa.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Noise Makers face conviction as Mukono Municipality leadership acquires sound level meters
Authorities in Mukono Municipality have purchased sound level meters to limit noise pollution from churches, sound trucks and bars.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Uganda receives Oxygen Cylinders worth over Shillings 808 million from DANIDA
The government through the Ministry of Health has received more than 1000 oxygen cylinders of up to a tune of over Shillings 808 million, from the Danish International Development Agency-.
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Health Ministry confirms Rift Valley fever outbreak in Kagadi district
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the outbreak of Rift Valley fever in Kagadi district following the death of one Justus Mugisa 34, a herdsman and a resident of Kihuura LCI in Mabaale sub-county in Kagadi district.
Story by Howwe Editor
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Uganda braces for World Polio Day as Rotary organizes week long activities
Uganda will, on Sunday 24th October 2021, join the rest of the world to commemorate the world polio day under the theme, “One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio".
Story by Howwe Editor
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Uganda commemorates World Heart Day with message to harness power of digital health
Uganda Heart Institute has decided this year, to harness the power of digital health to improve awareness, prevention and management of CVD in Uganda.
Story by Howwe Editor
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National
Uganda Readies for World Tourism Day 2021
Uganda will on the 27th September join the rest of the world to celebrate the World Tourism Day. This year’s WTD will be celebrated under the theme “Tourism for inclusive growth”.
Story by Howwe Editor
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Uganda Officially declared Polio Outbreak, Health Ministry to roll out immunization campaign
The Ministry of Health has Tuesda declared Polio a Public Health Emergency in Uganda, following confirmation of positive laboratory tests from environmental samples in Kampala.
Story by Howwe Editor
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Scientific International Youth Day Celebrations to be held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds
The day will be commemorated under the theme; "Youth Innovations for Transformation of Food Systems and Sustainable Human Health".
Story by Howwe Editor
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Health Ministry drafts amendments to regulations on marketing, sale of child foods
Ministry of Health has drafted amendments to the regulations on the marketing and sale of infants and child foods in a bid to improve the health and nutrition of infants.
Story by Howwe Editor
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