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Uganda’s Bold Move: Phasing Out Mercury in Healthcare for a Safer Future
Kampala. Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) organized a stakeholders’ inception meeting in Kampala for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) project on phasing out mercury-containing devices in Uganda’s healthcare settings. Uganda is one of
Kenya and Uganda’s Collaborative Polio Vaccination: A Cross-Border Triumph, 6,5 million children protected
Nairobi/Kampala – Between October 3 and 6, 2024, more than 6.5 million children were vaccinated in a successful synchronized polio campaign between Kenya and Uganda. This cross-border achievement began with a coordinated launch in Bungoma District, Kenya, and Mbale District, Uganda. Both countries have set an exemplary standard in their recent synchronized polio vaccination campaign conducted
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni Appoints Son as Top Military Commander, Fueling Speculation of Succession Plan
In a recent development that has sent ripples through the political landscape of Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni has made a controversial decision to appoint his son as the top military commander. This move has reignited speculations about the long-serving leader’s intentions regarding the future leadership of the country. Yoweri Museveni, a figure synonymous with Ugandan