New data from the 2023 Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change underscore the critical need for immediate action to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The report warns that delays in mitigation efforts pose an imminent threat to the health and survival of billions worldwide. With the world already…
Alfred Onoria, a police officer assigned to Dokolo central police station, is reportedly evading authorities following accusations of facilitating the termination of a five-month-old pregnancy for his girlfriend, identified as Patrica Akullo. Akullo, a 20-year-old resident of Apala village in Dokolo District, claims that Onoria urged her to undergo an abortion, expressing uncertainty about being…
Joint Medical Stores has made a significant contribution today by donating two versatile and life-saving universal anesthesia machines worth 200 million to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital. These multipurpose machines play a crucial role in the theater, monitoring and supporting the breathing of patients undergoing surgery, and are designed to function even without power. Pellins Byamaka,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a groundbreaking commission dedicated to cultivating social connections, recognizing loneliness as a significant health concern, as per a statement unveiled on Wednesday. This commission, comprising representatives from various continents, is designed not only to spotlight social connection as a priority but also to expedite the implementation of solutions…
In the heart of Tshwane, the bustling city played host to a momentous gathering as C40 welcomed representatives from twelve African cities for a transformative two-day Political Leadership Masterclass on Climate Change Governance. This assembly of high-profile political and governance figures, part of the Climate Action Implementation Programme, aimed to propel cities toward carbon neutrality…