Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has commissioned a newly constructed women and children’s ward at Alwi Health Centre III in Pakwach District, expanding healthcare capacity at the rural facility where patients previously shared limited inpatient space. The telecom operator, through the MTN Foundation and in partnership with …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is still a high number of children who die unnecessarily due to curable childhood cancers, with experts citing gaps in care and cases where some families abandon treatment. Speaking at a meeting to raise awareness about childhood cancers and advise parents on what …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prioritising work and daily routines over children’s education is negatively affecting academic performance, parents have warned, stressing that consistent involvement at home remains critical to learners’ success. The warning came during celebrations at St Peter’s Naalya as the school honoured candidates who excelled in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Concerns emerged during voting in Nakawa Division after children were seen engaging in campaign-related activities near several polling stations, particularly in Ntinda and Kigowa–Kalinabiri areas. From the early morning hours, groups of minors—some appearing to be of primary school age—were observed near polling centres …
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COMMENT | DERRICK KYATUKA | It’s the WhatsApp notifications that do it. Another photo. Another name. Another last-seen location. And suddenly every parent pauses, heart racing, asking the quietest but loudest question: could my child be next? In Kampala and across Uganda reports of missing children feel disturbingly frequent. Every …
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GAZA | Xinhua | With heavy steps, 11-year-old Mahmoud Abu Awda makes his way through puddles left by winter rains on a damaged street in Gaza City. His worn-out shoes sink into the mud as he clutches a small plastic box of biscuits, canned goods, and chocolates, praying he can …
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Napak, Uganda | Xinhua | At least 11 children have died from measles in Uganda’s semi-arid northeastern district of Napak since the outbreak was declared two weeks ago, the ministry of health said. In a situation update issued late on Thursday, the ministry reported a cumulative total of 74 cases …
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UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | Nearly 477,000 children in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica are experiencing significant disruptions to their schooling three weeks after Hurricane Melissa hit the Caribbean, a UN spokesperson said Monday. With many schools damaged or closed, children have been forced to miss classes or study in temporary …
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C-Care Uganda Marks World Prematurity Day with a Call for Healthy Beginnings and Hopeful Futures Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda is set to create awareness about the potential of their hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which has become a lifeline for families with preterm infants. Focus will …
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But only if we refocus on the basics, says Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Benjamin Piper NEWS ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | It is estimated that 90% of African children in school are unable to read or write, and the situation is worse in conflict-affected areas. Benjamin Piper, the Director …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
