Krystal Birungi, an Ugandan scientist and Research and Outreach Associate at Target Malaria Uganda, contributed to a new book, bringing together the reflection of global voices on the notion of hope. Edited by Norwegian entrepreneur Osvald Bjelland and titled “Hope for Life on Our Planet: Inspiration for Seven Generations”, the collection features essays and reflections…
Three-year-old Armane from rural Madagascar can now smile without shame, thanks to a life-changing cleft lip surgery provided by international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org). For his mother, Roseline, the day of Armane’s birth was filled with both relief and fear. After a long and difficult labor in a remote rice field, she was handed her…
Mpox has devastated communities across Africa. In Uganda a novel text alert system is helping health workers to contain an outbreak. 28 July 2025 by Esther Nakkazi Edith Nalunga, a nurse and public health surveillance specialist based at Nabweru Health Centre III in Uganda’s Wakiso District, is talking to a patient at her desk when…
Burundi authorities are racing to vaccinate thousands of vulnerable refugee children who have fled conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, and head off brewing outbreaks. 30 July 2025 by Diane Ndonse Since the start of 2025, more than 70,000 Congolese nationals have sought refuge in Burundi, according to the UN Refugee Agency.…