Health
Mainstream mental health in all MDAs
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Absenteeism of health workers attributed to housing gaps
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MPs to push for functional theatres in regional health facilities
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Ministry of Health Proposes To Give Secondary School Girls Family Planning Pills
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National
Private health facilities urged to consider wellness facilities for mothers and babies
Private health facilities have been urged to consider wellness facilities for the non-medical needs of mothers and babies that can improve maternal health outcomes.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Health Ministry to advocate for arrest of community members thet do not have latrines
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will not construct free pit latrines or toilets for members of the community who still have no such sanitary facilities despite years of awareness about the benefits.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Three minors sentenced to 6 months in jail for theft of delivery mattresses
Three minors have been sentenced to six months in prison by the Nebbi district magistrate's court for stealing delivery mattresses from Kucwiny health center III.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Health And Fitness
Health Minister officially declares Uganda Ebola Free
In a ceremony held this morning in Mubende District, the epicenter of the outbreak, Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng stated that since the last patient was discharged on November 30, 2022, no patient has been registered.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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Education
Another UNEB official isolated over Ebola
The UNEB scout was first isolated on Tuesday afternoon at Igayaza Health Centre III and later evacuated to Mubende Main Hospital after presenting with severe headache, general body pain, fever, and bleeding through the mouth.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Parliament reconsiders Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Parliament has reconsidered the Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was returned by President Yoweri Museveni concerning the use of the word “vaccination” and not “immunization”.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
UNATU Opposes MOH Proposal to close Schools Early over Ebola
Speaking on Monday in an NTV interview, Aceng suggested that the Ministry of Education liaises with schools to close early for other classes except for candidates who will be left to do their final examinations.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Kagadi District seeks Shillings 1 Billion to manage Ebola Outbreak
36 people believed to have come into contact with a 23-year-old man who succumbed to Ebola in the district last week, are being monitored by Kagadi health authorities.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Ebola: Four Patients Discharged as Disease Extends to Five Districts
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the MOH spokesperson said the discharged patients are from Mubende Regional Referral Hospital.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
President Museveni to Address Nation on Ebola Outbreak, issues of National Importance
Walusimbi said the national address by the President will update the country on issues of national importance including the recent outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease(EVD).
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
EBOLA: IGP Okoth Calls for a 6 ft Distance at all Police Stations to prevent spread of the Deadly Disease
Ochola has also banned physical contact including handshakes, and hugs while carrying out arrests of suspects. Officers have been cautioned to henceforth promptly disinfect their gear, including their duty belts after physical contact with any individual.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
UMA wants more Health Workers Deployed to handle Ebola outbreak
This comes as the country battles an outbreak that has since claimed 21 lives and admitted 34 cases of which 16 have been confirmed positive for EVD while 18 are probable cases awaiting results from the Uganda Virus Research Institute.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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