Daily Archives: March 10, 2024

Hoima District Receives Additional Measles Vaccines Amidst Outbreak

The Hoima district health department has bolstered its response to a measles outbreak by acquiring an additional 10,000 doses of measles vaccines from the National Medical Stores (NMS), following reports of a confirmed outbreak two weeks ago. The outbreak initially surfaced in four villages within Kiganja and Buseruka sub-counties, predominantly affecting children aged between one…

Education Authorities Probe Reports of Unsafe Food in Masaka Schools

Education authorities in Masaka district have launched investigations into allegations of poor quality and unsafe food served in schools, following concerns raised by various stakeholders. According to Gerald Nsambu, the Masaka District Education Officer, they received intelligence reports suggesting that some school administrators are compromising the quality of food to cut down on expenses. Nsambu…