Yumbe School In Crisis Over Lack Of Sanitary Facilities

Lamgba Primary School, situated in the Arilo sub-county of Yumbe district, is grappling with a significant challenge when it comes to maintaining proper menstrual hygiene due to the absence of adequate sanitation facilities. This school, located near the Yumbe-Koboko border, currently operates without a functioning pit latrine. The only existing 5-stance pit latrine has fallen…

Alleged Diversion of Food for Nodding Syndrome Victims Prompts Investigation of Health Center In-Charge

The authorities in Pader district are currently probing the actions of the individual in charge of Atanga Health Center III over allegations of diverting maize flour intended for 42 children afflicted by nodding syndrome in Lapul Sub-County. The sequence of events began on August 10, 2023, when the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Pader District…

Encouraging Public Servants to Contemplate Kyemba’s Exemplary and Ethical Career

Prominent senior lawmakers have expressed mounting apprehensions over the growing scarcity of public servants characterized by unswerving integrity. They have issued stern warnings that this predicament could potentially have severe repercussions for the future of Uganda, including the risk of internal conflicts. These concerns were raised during a parliamentary session where legislators paid their respects…

Mulago Graduates Palliative Care Nurses and Midwives, Await Approval for Degree Programs

Officials at the Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery have expressed their concerns regarding the institution’s educational offerings. Despite its establishment in 1955, the school has remained focused on providing diploma courses, failing to keep pace with the advancements in clinical training over the years. Eva Nampiima, the school’s Principal, revealed that the institution initially…

Shortages in Family Planning Services Dash the Hopes of Young Women in Bughendera County

In Bughendera County, located in the Bundibugyo district, young women are facing a dire situation due to the limited availability of family planning services. They point to this scarcity as a primary reason for the rising number of early pregnancies in the area. These young women desire to take control of their reproductive health, but…

Regional Telehealth Firm Explores AI Integration for Enhanced Healthcare Delivery

A local telemedicine company is in the process of developing models that will enable them to diagnose and treat patients remotely using Artificial Intelligence (AI). During a press conference held on Thursday, Dr. Wilbrode Okungu, the Executive Director of NetDoc, explained that their telemedicine services have primarily relied on the medical history provided by patients…