With effective emergency response, they shouldn’t be a death sentence Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Gloria Tumusiime is a 35-year-old mother of one who lives in Kireka. She has had spinal cord injury for close to three years now. She was knocked by a car in June 2019 at …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | ‘The Hair & Beauty Affair’ is a social event and platform established to showcase & celebrate the work of beauty artisans working behind-the-scenes, all over the country. The event features a Beauty EXPO, awarding ceremony, Workshops, Runway Showcases and Entertainment Happening for 3 days …
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Although people with serious mental illness tend to be less sexually active, they have a higher risk of sexual behaviour Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | People who have or are at a risk of HIV and who are vulnerable to mental health conditions often face other significant individual, structural, …
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A woman’s woes give birth to a support network Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | For many couples, the inability to bear children is a tragedy. The combination of personal, interpersonal, social, and religious expectations brings a sense of failure, loss, and exclusion to those who are infertile. Relationships between …
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It’s a case of same health problems as the general population plus specific health-care needs Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Autistic people are often subject to stigma and discrimination, including unjust deprivation of health care, education, and opportunities to engage and participate in their communities. While speaking at the …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | As the planned expansion of JESA farm dairy nears completion, the company has assured the market that it is doing everything possible to limit the disruption of production which according to experts, is normal when executing such large-scale capacity expansion projects. When completed, the project …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The International Hospital Kampala (IHK) on Friday, April 1st officially launched the Neighborhood wellness program for residents of Namuwongo, Kansanga, Bukasa, Kibuli, Kabalagala and Kisugu. The program is intended to extend much needed affordable medical services to individuals and groups living within the neighborhood of …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | International Medical Centre (IMC) Mukono on Friday 25th officially opened its new state of the art theatre. At the official opening, the International Medical Group (IMG) CEO Shukmeet Sandhu said that as the leading provider of private medical services, it is paramount that IMG institutions …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Ugandan Embassy in Kinshasa and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will host a joint Business Forum from March 22-24 aimed at building foundations that will lead to bolstering bilateral trade between Kampala and the DRC. The Joint Business Forum will present …
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UGEFA supports sustainable Ugandan enterprises to scale and contribute to a green and inclusive economy Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The EU-funded Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA), which supports sustainable Ugandan enterprises to scale and contribute to a green and inclusive economy, has announced that it is accepting applications for …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
