Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development Leads National Campaign to Tackle Child Malnutrition Through Olympic Day Tooke Run.
The Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID), in partnership with the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), is spearheading a national campaign to combat child malnutrition and support elite sports through the Olympic Day Tooke Run, set for June 20, 2026, in Bushenyi District. The campaign is led by Rev. Prof. Florence Isabirye Muranga, Secretary of
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Uganda Leads The Charge On Triple Elimination Of Hiv, Syphilis, And Hepatitis B Transmission In Africa
Uganda has taken center stage in the global public health arena by hosting the first-ever High-Level Conference on the Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B. The landmark event, held in Kampala, marks a significant step forward for Africa in the fight to eliminate these life-threatening infections, especially among mothers and
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Uganda Launches Nationwide Health Survey to Tackle HIV and Lifestyle Diseases
Uganda has launched a major nationwide health survey aimed at strengthening the fight against HIV and addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The Ministry of Health, in partnership with Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), on Monday flagged off 35 field teams to conduct the
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UBOS Distributes 5,195 Tablets to Cultural and Education Institutions
In a deliberate effort to enhance data-driven decision making and support national development planning, the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) donated and transferred a total of 5,195 tablets to 16 institutions, comprising four cultural kingdoms and twelve government institutions of higher learning. The handover took place on June 30, 2025,
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