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<title>CORSU UNVEILS DISABILITY WALK TO RAISE 400MILLION FOR SURGICAL SERVICES</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rehabilitation Services for People with Disability in Uganda (CoRSU Hospital) has officially launched the third edition of the CoRSU Disability Walk, nationwide fundraising and disability awareness campaign that seeks to raise sh 400 million to provide life-changing surgical and rehabilitation care for 100 children living with disabilities.

According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) 2024 Census final report, there are approximately 1.7 million children aged 2–17 living with disabilities in Uganda. This accounts for a significant portion of the total estimated 5.5 million persons with disabilities (PWDs) nationwide.

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The annual charity walk, scheduled for Sunday, 4th October 2026 at MUBS Sports Ground, is expected to bring together thousands of Ugandans, government leaders, corporate organisations, development partners, healthcare professionals, families and disability advocates in a united effort to improve access to specialised rehabilitation services while championing disability inclusion across the country.

The campaign is being organised by CoRSU Hospital in partnership with EMKA Foundation, MUBS, Crown Beverages Limited (Pepsi &amp; Nivana), Great Outdoors, Humanity &amp; Inclusion, Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), with additional partners expected to join in the coming weeks as preparations gather momentum. Recognition goes to the donors CBM, Hope and Healing International, Smile Train and Miracle Feet for your contribution compliments greatly the CoRSU walk proceeds.

This year’s fundraising target will directly support comprehensive surgical and rehabilitation care for 100 children, each requiring an average of UGX 4 million for surgery, therapy, assistive devices and follow-up rehabilitation. The funds will also strengthen critical rehabilitation infrastructure, enabling CoRSU Hospital to reach even more children requiring specialised care.

The campaign comes against a growing demand for paediatric orthopaedic and rehabilitation services in Uganda, where close to 300 children every year remain on waiting lists for surgery because of inadequate funding. By reaching this year’s target, CoRSU aims to reduce its annual backlog of unfunded surgeries by approximately 33 percent, giving hundreds of children the opportunity to walk, learn, play and live more independent lives.

The impact of the initiative continues to grow. During the 2025 edition, the campaign raised more than UGX 71 million, enabling 17 children to receive orthopaedic and plastic surgeries, 21 patients to access rehabilitation services, and 62 patients to benefit from other specialized medical care.

These achievements build on CoRSU Hospital’s broader legacy. Since its establishment in 2006, the hospital has carried out more than 70,000 life-changing surgeries and rehabilitated over 100,000 patients, making it one of East Africa’s leading centres for specialised orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation. Every year, the hospital performs an average of 2,500- 5,246 surgical procedures and delivers approximately 12,500 therapy sessions, with children accounting for nearly 80 percent of all surgeries.

Patrick Menya, Social Gerontologist from the Minister of Gender called upon the general public  to unite behind children living with disabilities, noting that access to healthcare and rehabilitation is a shared national responsibility.

According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) 2024 National Population and Housing Census, the population of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Uganda is 5.5 million, representing a disability prevalence rate of 13.2 percent for the population aged 2 and above. This reflects an increase from 4.4 million PWDs recorded in the 2014 census

“The strength of a nation is reflected in how it cares for its most vulnerable citizens. Every child deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, dignified and productive life regardless of their circumstances. The CoRSU Disability Walk is about restoring hope, creating opportunity and demonstrating that together we can remove the barriers that continue to limit children living with disabilities. I encourage every Ugandan, every corporate organisation and every institution to join this noble cause on 4th October and help transform lives.”

He also commended CoRSU Hospital and its partners for championing disability inclusion, noting that collective action is essential in ensuring that persons with disabilities enjoy equal opportunities.

“Disability inclusion is not solely the responsibility of government; it requires all of us. Initiatives such as the CoRSU Disability Walk demonstrate what can be achieved when government, the private sector, development partners and communities work together.

Speaking on behalf of CoRSU Hospital, Robert Ochai, Chief Executive Officer, said the campaign represents an investment in Uganda’s future.

“Behind every child waiting for surgery is a family waiting for hope. Every contribution made through this campaign translates into a child walking again, returning to school, gaining confidence and living a fuller life. Our ambition this year is bigger because the need is greater, but we are confident that with the support of our partners, sponsors and the generosity of Ugandans, we can reach our target and transform the lives of at least 100 children. Together, we can prove that disability should never define a child’s future.”

According to the Uganda National Population and Housing Census, 12.5 percent of Uganda’s population lives with some form of disability, while many childhood disabilities can either be prevented or effectively managed through timely access to specialised healthcare. Yet for many families, the cost of treatment remains beyond reach, making initiatives such as the CoRSU Disability Walk a lifeline for children whose futures depend on timely intervention.

Members of the public, corporate organisations, schools, families and development partners are encouraged to participate in the 3rd CoRSU Disability Walk on Sunday, 4th October 2026 at MUBS Sports Ground, and to support the campaign through sponsorships, donations and team registrations. Every step taken and every contribution made will help restore mobility, dignity and hope to children living with disabilities.

To join this fundraising campaign, participants and supporters can send their contributions to CoRSU via MTN Mobile Money, Paybill Code: 599 393, or Airtel Money Paybill: 4369 188 registered under CoRSU Hospital. For enquiries about participating in the walk or purchasing event kits, the CoRSU Customer Care team is available on 0761-002111 or 0761-002157. ]]></description>
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<title>Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has committed approximately UGX 57.6 billion To Strengthen Adolescent Health</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has committed approximately UGX 57.6 billion (US$16 million) to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to strengthen adolescent health sexual and reproductive rights, and youth empowerment in Uganda under the Strengthening Adolescents and Youth Rights and Empowerment (SAY+) Programme. 
UNFPA Uganda Country Representative Kristine Blokhus described the contribution as a significant investment in Uganda’s young population and praised the Uganda government  for providing leadership in advancing adolescent and youth health.
“On behalf of UNFPA, I wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for their generous US$16 million contribution to the SAY+ programme,” Blokhus said.
She noted that the Ministry of Health’s commitment to integrated health services, bodily autonomy and the rights of young people has created a strong national foundation upon which the programme will build.
Blokhus also paid tribute to Denmark for initiating the original SAY Programme before Sweden and Iceland joined to expand it into the current SAY+ initiative.
She said Uganda’s youthful population—estimated at about 73 percent of the country’s population—presents a major opportunity for economic growth if young people are healthy, educated and empowered to make informed decisions about their lives.
According to UNFPA, 24 percent of Ugandan teenage girls become pregnant each year, translating to roughly 1,000 adolescent pregnancies every day. Many girls are forced out of school due to unplanned pregnancies, gender-based violence and other health-related challenges, limiting both their future opportunities and the country’s broader development. 
Blokhus said the Netherlands’ funding will help address these challenges by strengthening health facilities and community structures to provide integrated, youth-friendly services covering sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention and gender-based violence response.
The programme will also equip young people with accurate information, life skills and opportunities to exercise their rights while engaging communities, families and local leaders in ending harmful practices such as child marriage and gender-based violence.
A key feature of the partnership is the establishment of a Youth Advisory Committee, designed to ensure young people actively participate in designing, implementing and monitoring programmes intended to serve them.
“Nothing for us without us,” Blokhus said, emphasizing that young people should be partners rather than passive beneficiaries of development programmes.
Representing the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Deputy Head of Mission Bouwe-Jan Smeding reaffirmed his country’s commitment to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights both globally and in Uganda.
Smeding said the Netherlands believes in sustained action to eliminate gender-based violence and improve adolescent wellbeing, rather than limiting advocacy to annual awareness campaigns.
He highlighted the Netherlands’ success in maintaining one of the world’s lowest teenage pregnancy rates through comprehensive sexuality education and universal access to modern contraceptives.
Smeding expressed concern over Uganda’s adolescent health indicators, noting that 24 percent of girls become pregnant during adolescence while 32 percent are married before the age of 18, despite existing legal protections. 
He also warned of growing global resistance to sexual and reproductive health and rights, saying future interventions must remain evidence-based, culturally sensitive and focused on measurable impact.
“The Netherlands and UNFPA remain committed to sustaining these gains through domestic financing and strategic partnerships that deliver long-term results,” he said.
Youth Advisory Committee representative Hellena Nagawa welcomed the formation of the committee, saying it demonstrates genuine commitment to meaningful youth participation.
She explained that committee members were involved during the programme’s design phase, reviewing the proposal, assessing the results framework and providing recommendations before key decisions were finalized.
“Young people are often invited after decisions have already been made. This process was different because our voices were sought while there was still room to influence the programme,” Nagawa said.
She commended the Netherlands for investing not only in youth programmes but also in structures that institutionalize youth participation in policy making and programme implementation.
“The real impact of this partnership will be measured through healthier lives, stronger systems and greater confidence among young people that their voices truly matter,” she added.
Representing the Ministry of Health, Director of Public Health Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze thanked the Netherlands for the investment and described the partnership as another milestone in Uganda’s efforts to improve adolescent health. 
Dr. Kyabayinze revealed that the US$16 million grant will focus on Busoga sub-region, particularly the districts of Namutumba, Buyende, Bugweri and Mayuge, where adolescent pregnancy, early motherhood, school dropout and gender-related vulnerabilities remain major concerns.
He emphasized that investing in adolescent health is central to Uganda’s human capital development agenda.
“With 73 percent of our population below the age of 30, Uganda’s greatest asset is its young people. Protecting their health enables them to stay in school, acquire skills and contribute meaningfully to national development,” Kyabayinze said.
The Netherlands now joins Denmark, Sweden and Iceland among the key international partners financing the SAY+ Programme, reinforcing a multi-donor effort aimed at expanding sexual and reproductive health services, preventing adolescent pregnancies and ensuring Uganda’s young people can realize their full potential ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:25:13 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>US Clears DeiBioPharma To Develop Immunotherapy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has okayed Dei BioPharma Founder Dr. Matthias Magoola’s plan to develop a lower-cost version of a widely used cancer immunotherapy.
In a letter to Dr. Magoola dated July 14, the FDA sent detailed preliminary comments on PSI-033, its proposed biosimilar to Yervoy, a cancer drug sold by Bristol Myers Squibb.
The comments came ahead of a meeting between the company and the agency set for July 22.
Dr. Magoola, a Ugandan scientist and innovator, who through his Dei BioPharma Ltd. is developing a major manufacturing facility that will make biological drugs and vaccines affordable for local, regional and international markets, will lead the meeting with the FDA. 
According to information on the record, the development falls under what the FDA calls a biosimilar development Type 2b engagement, a stage meant to give companies targeted advice on specific issues such as analytical strategy, manufacturing controls and study design.
In a statement, Dei BioPharma said the FDA had indicated that several parts of the development program were achievable, including the proposed formulation, the stability-testing plan, the approach to viral-clearance studies and a manufacturing strategy built on three consecutive commercial-scale batches at the 500-liter scale.
The FDA also signaled that an animal study might not be needed if data show high similarity to Yervoy. And it indicated that a separate clinical efficacy study might not be required if analytical work and a pharmacokinetic study show no clinically meaningful differences — a step that could shorten the path to market. The company would have to justify that approach in any future filing, the FDA said.
Because ipilimumab, the active ingredient, carries a risk of serious immune-related side effects, the FDA advised that the pharmacokinetic study not be run in healthy volunteers and that it collects enough safety data to assess those risks in each treatment group.
“The FDA’s detailed preliminary comments give us a clear, product-specific roadmap for strengthening the analytical package, completing the clinical-pharmacology program and preparing PSI-033 for a future U.S. licensing application,” said Dr. Magoola, Dei BioPharma’s founder. “We intend to address these recommendations with urgency and scientific rigor.”
The demand for the cancer treatment is high all over the world. Bristol Myers Squibb reported about $2.9 billion in worldwide Yervoy sales in 2025, up 15% from the year before. The FDA currently lists no approved ipilimumab biosimilar, meaning Dei BioPharma could be among the first to market in the U.S. — and will depend on its own progress, competing applications and the agency’s review.
Dei BioPharma said it is developing additional proposed biosimilars, including a version of Opdivo, another Bristol Myers Squibb cancer drug that brought in about $10 billion in 2025.
“Our engagement with FDA extends beyond PSI-033,” Dr. Magoola said. “This portfolio approach is central to our objective of building globally competitive biologics-development and manufacturing capacity in Uganda and expanding access to important medicines.” 
Dr. Magoola added: “Our dream of making biological drugs available and affordable to more than 80% of countries who cannot afford these medicines is coming to fruition.”
Dei BioPharma has indicated that it aims to submit its application for PSI-033 within about nine months, subject to completing the remaining analytical and clinical work and staying aligned with the FDA.
Dei BioPharma Ltd., a Ugandan-based biotech firm, develops biologic medicines, biosimilars and vaccines and it is working to build competitive pharmaceutical research and manufacturing capacity in Africa. Established in 2014 by Dr. Magoola, the company operates a manufacturing complex at Matugga which is one of Africa’s largest.
The flagship plant was inaugurated in July 2021 by President Museveni and Kenyan President William Ruto.
The company campus occupies more than 250 acres and is designed to produce medicines across a broad range of therapeutic areas — including treatments for malaria, HIV and cancer, as well as insulin, monoclonal antibodies and mRNA-based therapeutics. Uganda’s National Drug Authority licensed the company in May 2024 to begin manufacturing medicines, including non-beta-lactam tablets and hard gelatin capsules.
Dei BioPharma holds more than 100 patents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is preparing to produce mRNA vaccines to international standards, and it projects the creation of tens of thousands of jobs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:54:21 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Remove Uganda From Ebola Suspension</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has called on the United States Government to urgently review and remove Uganda from the temporary Ebola-related entry suspension, saying the country’s epidemiological situation has improved significantly.

“Today, I formally called on the United States Government to urgently review and remove Uganda from the temporary Ebola-related entry suspension,” Kaseya said in a statement. He noted that Uganda has reported no new confirmed Ebola case since 21 June 2026, has discharged its last patient and has entered the 42-day countdown toward declaring the outbreak over. Kaseya said all 836 identified contacts have completed follow-up, while surveillance remains active across 36 high-risk districts and 38 points of entry.


He added that laboratory testing, infection prevention and control, case management, risk communication and community surveillance remain fully operational. “These results reflect decisive national leadership, the courage and commitment of Uganda’s health workers and communities, and strong cooperation between Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa CDC and our partners,” he said.


While acknowledging continued transmission in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kaseya argued that Uganda’s response justified a country-specific approach. “Uganda’s demonstrated capacity to detect, report and respond rapidly provides a strong basis for a differentiated, country-specific assessment,” he said.

He said public health decisions should be guided by evidence and not blanket restrictions. “Public health measures must follow the evidence,” Kaseya said, adding that Africa CDC was calling for “proportionate safeguards” such as risk-based departure and arrival screening, traveller health declarations, exposure-based monitoring and rapid referral of symptomatic travellers. According to Kaseya, countries that detect outbreaks early, report transparently and act decisively should be supported rather than penalized. “Evidence-based decisions strengthen trust, international cooperation and rapid reporting during future health emergencies,” he said.


Africa CDC said it is ready to share the latest surveillance data with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and to facilitate technical consultations if needed. Kaseya said Uganda’s progress “deserves recognition,” but stressed that vigilance must continue and that every public health decision should remain grounded in “science, proportionality and partnership.”

Uganda has zero active confirmed Ebola cases and has entered a 42-day countdown to officially declare the end of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak. The last confirmed patient was discharged on July 16, following two negative tests, with a total of 20 confirmed cases and two deaths reported since the outbreak ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:52:58 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Union Transport Alliance  Taking Sanitary Pads  Beyond School Class Room</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Behind the walls of schools across the country is a silent battle — a struggle faced by girls who miss lessons, lose confidence and sometimes withdraw from education because they cannot afford safe menstrual hygiene products.
In Uganda and globally, menstrual challenges cause up to 60% of schoolgirls to miss class or drop out entirely. This &quot;period poverty&quot; is driven by a lack of affordable sanitary pads, inadequate WASH facilities, and pervasive stigma. Addressing these requires sustainable, community-driven solutions.
However Fred Ssenoga, the Chief Executive Officer of Union Transport Alliance (UTA), wants to confront  this mensuration challenge through an ambitious social enterprise initiative — Union Sanitary Pads,under the Kili Clear Campaign.
For Ssenoga, the sanitary pad is not just a consumer product.It is a tool for restoring dignity, an investment in Uganda’s girl child and a business opportunity where social impact and economic transformation meet.
Inspired by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s philosophy in Sowing the Mustard Seed that great transformation begins from small but purposeful investments, Ssenoga believes Union Sanitary Pads can grow from a simple idea into a national movement against what he describes as the “monster called period poverty.”
“We are targeting students because education should never stop because of menstruation. Every girl deserves to remain in school with dignity, confidence and good health,” Ssenoga said.
During the campaign period ,schools and learners will access Union Sanitary Pads at Shs20,000 per package, designed to support a learner’s menstrual hygiene needs for an entire year.
The initiative also has digital accessibility through mobile payment technology, allowing customers to purchase the products by dialing *289*9#.
For Ssenoga, affordability is the bridge between a girl staying in class and a girl missing her education.
“Union Sanitary Pads are more than a product. They are an investment in Uganda’s girls, women’s health and the country’s future workforce. Every girl who stays in school because she has access to menstrual hygiene products is one more young Ugandan empowered to contribute to national development,” he said. 
For investors, Ssenoga’s vision goes beyond sanitary pads. He believes Union Sanitary Pads represents a model where commercial sustainability meets social transformation.
According to him,across the world, impact investors are increasingly supporting businesses that solve social challenges while creating economic value.
Enterprises addressing education, healthcare, gender equality and essential consumer needs are attracting attention because they combine profitability with measurable community impact.
Union Transport Alliance believes its existing transport network provides a strategic advantage in distributing products across urban and rural communities.
The company’s vision is to combine transport, manufacturing, distribution and digital innovation to create a nationwide ecosystem.
“No girl should miss school because she cannot afford a sanitary pad. I am honoured to serve as the face of this campaign, and I will work with Union Transport Alliance and our partners to ensure these products reach schools and vulnerable communities across Uganda,”Ms. Daina Ampaire  the official face of the Union Sanitary Pads – Kili Clear Campaign.
At the Kili Clear &quot;1 Million Pads for 1 Million Girls&quot; campaign launch, Ministry of Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Mugahi commended the Union Transport Alliance for combating period poverty emphasizing that menstrual health protects the health, dignity, and future of young girls, directly reducing school dropouts, teenage pregnancies, and associated social challenges
He highlighted that poor menstrual hygiene management and a lack of affordable pads force many adolescent girls to drop out of school, making them vulnerable to teenage pregnancies and other dangers.
Menstrual health is about more than just distributing products; he called for stronger reproductive health education to empower girls to make safe, healthy choice
Ms. Noor Nakibuuka Musisi, Deputy Executive Director for Programs at the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), emphasised that menstrual hygiene should be viewed beyond a health issue.
“Menstruation is  a matter of human rights, dignity and equality because barriers affecting girls’ menstrual health can limit their participation in education and society,”she stressed.
CEHURD, a Ugandan health rights and human rights organisation, focuses on sexual and reproductive health rights, women and girls’ health, advocacy, research and community empowerment.
According to the Ministry of Education and Sports Education Statistical Abstract 2025, Uganda’s secondary school enrolment stands at 2,044,586 learners, with female learners accounting for 51.6 percent.
This represents more than one million female learners, most of whom fall within the adolescent age bracket where menstrual health support remains critical.
But Margret Nasuwa, Brand Marketing Manager at Ruka Pay, says  when businesses support menstrual hygiene, they are investing in stronger communities, a healthier workforce and sustainable economic growth. 
“Investing in the girl child is investing in the future of our nation. By supporting menstrual health today, we are helping to build a healthier, better educated and more productive Uganda tomorrow.”
Nasuwa pledged continued cooperation to ensure Union Sanitary Pads reach schools and communities across Uganda.
His invitation is directed not only to consumers but also to investors, development partners and private sector players who believe businesses can become instruments of national transformation.
“President Museveni’s mustard seed philosophy teaches us that great transformation begins with small investments. Union Sanitary Pads are our mustard seed. We invite investors, development partners and the private sector to join us in growing it into a movement that changes lives across Uganda,” Ssenoga said. 
“A sanitary pad may appear small, but for a girl fighting to remain in school, it represents dignity, confidence and a future,”he stated. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:37:13 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>UVRI TO LEAD GLOBAL POLIO ELIMINATION EFFORTS WITH NEW REFEREN CE LABORATORY</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:20:37 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>NO EBOLA IN KAPCHORWA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Speaking during the first-ever Ebola Task Force meeting held at the RDC&#039;s office, Mr. Bayole addressed misinformation circulated by local journalists claiming that a Senior Two student at Sebei College exhibited all the symptoms of the virus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:18:25 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>UVRI SET TO UNVEIL GLOBAL POLIO LABORATORY AS IT MARKS 90 YEARS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kaleebu said the new laboratory, once officially commissioned, will support research and innovation aimed at controlling vaccine-derived poliovirus and ultimately contribute to the global eradication of polio. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:49:42 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>MINISTRY OF HEALTH UNVEILS MASS NUTRITION SCREENING IN KIRYANDONGO</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samalie Namukose Assistant Commissioner for Nutrition says screening exercise is being carried out with support from UNICEF Uganda, UNHCR Uganda and WHO Uganda, at a time when limited humanitarian funding has affected access to food, nutrition services and healthcare in refugee settlements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:07:30 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>UGANDA STRENGTHENS NO TOBACCO BILL</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Chairperson of the National Tobacco Control Committee and a health expert from the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Aggrey Ngobi Byansi, said the declaration establishes a requirement for public officers across all arms of government involved in tobacco policy formulation and enforcement to sign the document. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:16:16 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;quot;MAKE USE OF UBOS STATISTICAL DATA FOR PLANNING PURPOSES,&amp;quot; MINISTER AMOS LUGOLOBI TELLS POLICY MAKERS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The UBOS Board Chairman Albert Byamugisha said that “the board is committed to fostering a strong environment for executing the Bureau’s mandate: coordinating, monitoring, and supervising the national statistical system while producing official statistics for the country” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:46:55 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>UBOS,MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO LAUNCH NEW MALARIA INDICATOR SURVEY REPORT</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to Ministry of health Malaria continues to be a leading cause of illness and death in Uganda. In 2023 alone, the country recorded over 16 million cases and 2793 deaths, most of them among children under five. Behind each statistic lies a child, a mother, a family and a future cut short. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:07 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>South African Firm has announced Plans to Manufacture Biodegradable Sanitary Pads in Uganda</title>
<link>https://jajjanews.com/south-african-firm-has-announced-plans-to-manufacture-biodegradable-sanitary-pads-in-uganda</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The initiative aims to add value to Uganda’s agricultural resources while ensuring that African children receive hygiene products that meet international standards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:56:30 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Mulago Hospital celebrates Iso Certification</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The minister pledged to continue lobbying Parliament for additional funding to support the hospital’s expanding role and maintain its newly acquired global reputation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:35:45 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>AHF CARE UGANDA CALLS FOR EQUITABLE SUPPLY OF MEDICINES</title>
<link>https://jajjanews.com/ahf-care-uganda-calls-for-equitable-supply-of-medicines</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:13:13 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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