Uganda’s Ministry of Health Proposes Revised National Health Insurance Scheme with Mandatory Annual Contribution for All Adults

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The Ministry of Health in Uganda is proposing a revised National Health Insurance Scheme that would require every adult Ugandan to contribute 15,000 shillings annually (about US$4). The original bill, passed by parliament in 2021, was withdrawn by the government due to gaps that needed addressing after consultations with stakeholders. However, concerns have been raised…

Richard Olanya’s Innovative Initiative Revolutionizes Waste Management and Livestock Feeds in Gulu City

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Richard Olanya, a resident of Kanyagoga in Bardege-Layibi division, Gulu City, has become a local hero by taking the lead in managing organic waste and combating environmental pollution. His pioneering solution involves breeding black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), which efficiently convert organic waste into edible biomass rich in essential nutrients. Equipped with a Diploma in…

UBOS to Roll Out Community Profiling for PDM Programme in Acholi

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The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to start collecting data for the community profiling module under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in the Acholi subregion. The exercise will focus on collecting data on available services in all the Parishes across the subregion, such as health facilities, infrastructures, schools, and water sources. This…

Gulu University to Incorporate Plant Propagation in Traditional Medicine Syllabus

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Gulu University’s Department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Studies-PharmBiotec is set to introduce plant propagation into the syllabus for students studying traditional and herbal medicine. The department of PharmBiotec, established in 2017, aims to equip herbalists, traditional knowledge holders, and healers with the necessary skills to extract, standardize, and administer high-quality and hygienic herbs. Under the…

Nigerian Student’s Innovative Water Conservation App Wins Global Challenge

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Prosper Ukachi, a visionary from Abuja, Nigeria, is changing perceptions about water conservation with his groundbreaking app concept, BlueHub. The app recently received recognition in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge, marking a significant achievement for Prosper and his collaborator, Gabriel Portas from Spain. BlueHub is a prototype phone app that encourages individuals to…