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Uganda Unveils Shs132.6 Billion Plan to Recruit Health Workers Nationwide.

The Ugandan government has announced a major Shs132.6 billion initiative to tackle the persistent shortage of health workers in public health facilities. Approved by Parliament as part of the 2026/2027…

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Data Without Justice is Just Numbers.

By Franco Wandabwa. Yesterday, I attended the closing ceremony of the East Africa Data Governance Conference in Nairobi, where the…

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Women in Digital Careers Advised to Prioritize Mental Health and Competence to Unlock Opportunities.

The Uganda Digital Society with the mandate of pioneering Uganda's digital future has advised women in the digital community and…

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Ugandan Doctor Makes a Breakthrough in Detecting Breast Cancer Treatment Failure.

Chil AI Lab, an African-led health technology company, announced a breakthrough in breast cancer care with an AI platform designed…

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Uganda Prepares for Seasonal Rains, Urges Communities to Take Precautions.

The Government of Uganda has issued a nationwide alert on the potential impacts of the March–May 2026 seasonal rains, urging…

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Speaker Anita Among Launches Cancer Run 2026 Edition Dubbed, “Gwanga Mujje.”

The cancer run 2026 edition has been launched at St. Francis Hospital in Nsambya, Kampala by the Speaker of Parliament…

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When the Rains Don’t Stop: What Mozambique’s Floods Mean for Our Children.

By Wandabwa Franco. I still remember the flooding season in Maputo. Not puddles; entire neighbourhoods disappearing under water; women wading…

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P.R.O Industries Face Legal Consequences Over Unlawful Dumping of Waste.

The P.R.O Industries, a grain producing company located in Ndibulungi, Luweero District is on the verge of facing a fine…

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From Dependency to Self-Reliance: Is the New US-Africa Health Deal a Breakthrough on Health Financing?

By Wandabwa Franco As I take time off to close out 2025, I wanted to share my third lesson from…

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UPDF Receives Medical Equipment from Wazalendo as Training for Community SACCOS Kicks Off.

Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has handed over hospital equipment and rolled out a capacity-building program for community SACCOs…

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