Café Report: Breastfeeding and HIV

  Date: August 20, 2024 Location: Health Journalists’ Network Uganda (HEJNU) Offices Media Café Convenor/Moderator: Esther Nakkazi Breastfeeding Café Coordinator: Ruth Nazziwa Attendees: 25 Journalists Café Objectives Breastfeeding Awareness: August is recognized as Breastfeeding Month, with statistics showing that approximately 87% of Ugandan women breastfeed their children. This session aimed to increase awareness about breastfeeding…

Mpox Is Infecting Children in DRC – and Spreading to Uganda and Beyond

Summary: Health officials in Uganda told Global Press Journal to ignore information provided by health workers at the border. Reporter Byline: Apophia Agiresaasi, Global Press Uganda; Nakisanze Segawa, Global Press Uganda; Noella Nyirabihogo, Global Press DRC This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. MUNIGI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — Esther Mwema assumed her 4-year-old son…