Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Ugandan business leaders have been urged to make a strategic shift towards proactive risk management. Key speakers called for a change in strategey, at a recent breakfast forum co-hosted by Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, and the American Chamber …
Read More »FAO takes proactive steps to mitigate flood impact in Ugandan hotspots
Katakwi, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a bid to safeguard food security and livelihoods in flood-prone areas of Uganda, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is implementing a project focused on early warning and anticipatory action. With a specific focus on vulnerable communities residing …
Read More »Alliance Française to empower Ugandan women through literature discussions
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Alliance Française de Kampala, joining forces with the Fonds Médiathèque and the French Institute, launched a program that will tackle social issues and foster empowerment for underprivileged women in Ugandan communities by creating a bridge between them and established Ugandan women writers. …
Read More »Uganda addresses post-TB lung disease burden
The burden of post-TB lung disease and the health and well-being of TB survivors is poorly understood Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The National TB and Leprosy Programme at the Ministry of Health, Makerere University Lung Institute and the Global Fund have partnered to implement an innovative programme focused on …
Read More »Uganda tackles alcohol abuse
Parliament debates Bill to control and safeguard public health Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The lively social gatherings in Uganda, often fueled by alcoholic beverages, are facing a potential shift as the Ugandan Parliament debates the Alcohol Drinks Control Bill, of 2023. This proposed legislation has sparked a national conversation; …
Read More »Exciting prospects unveiled at French Study and Job Fair
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The second edition of the French Study and Job Fair kicked off Satuday at Ecole Française Internationale de Kampala offering exciting opportunities for Ugandan students and job seekers. Organized by Alliance Française Kampala and partners, the event aims to bridge the gap between participants …
Read More »Reducing teenage pregnancies
Ministry of Health unveils comprehensive package of solutions Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda faces a significant public health challenge with its high rates of teenage pregnancy. According to the Ministry of Health, approximately 24% of adolescent girls aged 15-19 become pregnant or have already given birth. This alarming statistic …
Read More »‘Njogera Francais’ igniting a passion for French in Ugandan schools
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | A wave of excitement is sweeping through Ugandan schools thanks to the “Njogera Francais” competition, which translates to “I Speak French” in Luganda. Spearheaded by the Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK), this strategic initiative aims not only to equip students with valuable language skills but …
Read More »Uganda Shows Progress in NTD Control
Renews Commitment at World NTD Day Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is making significant progress in its fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of chronic conditions that affect millions of people in the developing world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), NTDs are caused by a …
Read More »UVRI tackles viral load suppression in adolescents with HIV/AIDS
Among people living with HIV the worst viral loads are found among young people Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) is spearheading a transformative initiative to improve viral load suppression among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS (ALHIV) in East Africa. People with HIV should take antiretroviral …
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