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Hoima hospital hit by drug shortage

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is battling an acute shortage of drugs and medical supplies. Statistics at the hospital indicate that the facility receives between 800 to 1,000 patients daily exerting pressure on the few available drugs allocated to the hospital. Records at the regional …

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25 year old man kills mother over land dispute

Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pascal Mugisha 25, a resident of Kanyabuhuka cell, Kukukuru ward in Mpeefu ya Sande town council has been arrested for hacking his mother to death over land. He reportedly hacked his mother Madridah Nyiramanwa 50 on Saturday. Mugisha attacked Nyiramanwa at her home and hacked …

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Kotido residents want police outpost restored

Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Rengen Sub County in Kotido district have asked the district security committee to reinstate Lominit police outpost. The police outpost was constructed in 2023 and 30 police personnel were deployed at the outpost, however, they were withdrawn and the outpost closed. Lochode Apakirwat …

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Hoima hospital overwhelmed by patients seeking ICU services

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is overwhelmed by the number of patients in need of Intensive care unit (ICU) services. Statistics at the hospital indicate that at least 30 patients in need of Intensive care Unit services are admitted every week yet it does not possess …

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Pakwach Church seeks shs3.2 billion for expansion, renovation

Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Clerics at Our Lady of Trust Catholic Church in Pakwach district are seeking 3.2 billion Shillings to renovate and expand the 66-year-old Church. The church, which falls under Pakwach Parish, Nebbi Catholic Diocese, was built in 1958. The Pastoral Coordinator of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, …

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Lack of public toilets in Makerere III Parish irks residents

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Makerere III Parish in Kawempe Division have expressed concern over the absence of adequate basic public sanitary facilities. Makerere III Parish is comprised of villages that include Kibe Zone, Sebina Zone, Dobbi Zone, Kigundu Zone, Good Hope Zone, and Mayinja Zone. Haruna Ssali, …

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Over 800 student leaders begin patriotism training

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) at the Office of the President, Hellen Seku has cautioned young leaders against the dangers of drug abuse. Addressing over 800 student leaders from various universities and tertiary institutions, Seku emphasized prioritizing their well-being and …

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