Kenya first country to join the global KES 11B newborn initiative
Kenya becomes the first country to join a five-year global health initiative to reduce the deaths of newborns, as the…
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The Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of health care issues in Uganda.
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Uganda prosecutors, police raise concerns over forensic bill
The Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Uganda Police Force (UPF) have raised concerns about provisions…
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For 150,000 shillings, Joel Obore promises more than a quick fix. He markets what he calls a “permanent” solution through…
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Mulago National Referral Hospital is grappling with a growing network of impostors posing as medical staff and extorting money from…
Soroti targets rising HIV infections among young people with new multi-agency plan
A new multi-agency initiative has been launched in Soroti City to curb rising HIV infections, with a focus on adolescents…
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