Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Examinations Board to Implement Plagiarism Checks for Nursing and Midwifery Reports

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The Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Examinations Board (UNMEB) has announced plans to introduce plagiarism testing on all nursing and midwifery reports to combat academic dishonesty. Helen Mukakarisa Kataratambi, the board’s Executive Secretary, revealed this initiative, highlighting a concerning trend of applicants submitting duplicate work or copying earlier submissions. “The purpose of this proactive measure is…

In Benin, the disappearance of mangroves is threatening human health

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Mangroves mitigate the effects of floods and tidal waves, and also aid in curbing vector-borne diseases like malaria. They’re also vanishing. 10 June 2024 by Edna Fleure  In Togbin Adouko, a fishing village just a few kilometres from the port city of Cotonou, residents have learned to deeply value mangroves. Gérald Djikpessè, the community area’s manager,…

Zambia is the first country in Africa to roll out long-acting, injectable HIV prevention drug

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Fiske Nyirongo talks to Tabo Lukato-Hadunka, a Zambian HIV activist, to learn more about this milestone in the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS. 3 June 2024 by Fiske Nyirongo In February 2024, the Zambia Ministry of Health launched a PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) injectable – also known as long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) – which provides about two months of HIV protection…

HEJNU Hosts Roundtable on Entrepreneurship for Journalists

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On June 5th, 2024, the Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) Roundtable Discussion for all members in Kampala at the HEJNU offices in Kamwokya. The roundtable discussions to address the current challenges faced by journalists in the media industry, particularly focusing on the disappearance of jobs and the lack of fallback positions for many professionals. The…

Paidah Town Council Introduces Garbage Collection Fees to Improve Waste Management

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Authorities in Paidah Town Council, Zombo District, have introduced garbage collection fees as part of their local revenue enhancement plan for the 2024/2025 financial year. Residents will be required to pay 2,000 shillings per month for waste collection services. Anjero Onim Akabway, the Secretary of Finance, Planning, and Administration, explained that the primary objective of…