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LAUNCH OF THE FIRST THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA TREATMENT CENTRE IN UGANDA

Africa, Business, East Africa, Health / Ronald Kabuubi

With consultants from the Connecticut Children’s Medical Centre & University of Connecticut, Chairman of the Board, Dr Be Mbonye and the Chief Executive Dr Simon Luzige In collaboration with Connecticut Children’s Medical Centre & University of Connecticut; USA, Nakasero Hospital launched the first Therapeutic Hypothermia Treatment Centre in Uganda at an event held on the […]

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Increase funding for mental health services, MPs urge gov’t

Africa, Business, East Africa, Health / Ronald Kabuubi

Hon. Aisha Kabanda (NUP, Butambala district) speaks during plenary sitting of the House on Tuesday, 27 September 2022 MPs have adopted a motion, urging government to increase funding for mental and psychiatric care services in the country. The motion, which also called for prioritisation and improvement of mental health and psychiatric care in Uganda was

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PRESS STATEMENT:President Museveni to Address the Nation on Ebola and other issues of National Importance

Africa, East Africa, Health / Ronald Kabuubi

The Presidential Press Unit- PPU wishes to inform the general public that H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces; Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will address the nation on the outbreak of Ebola and other important national issues this Wednesday, September 28, 2022 starting at 8.00pm.

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Ebola outbreak declared in Uganda, 1 dead

Africa, East Africa, Health, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

Listen to this article 0:00 / 1:26 1X BeyondWords An outbreak of Ebola has been declared in Uganda after health authorities confirmed a case of the relatively rare Sudan strain, the health ministry and World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. A 24-year-old man in Uganda’s central Mubende district showed symptoms and later died. The health

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Speaker Among extends free medical care to thousands in Bukedea

Africa, Health, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

At least 10,000 people from across 16 sub counties of Bukedea have received free medical treatment and medical supplies during a 3-day Health camp organised by Speaker Anita Among in conjunction with Medical schools from across the country. The free medical camp that commenced on Thursday September 15th saw hundreds of residents flocking Kidongole,Kolir,Kachumbala,Malera and

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Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) Funds Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health in Tajikistan

Africa, Business, East Africa, Health, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

The project aims at saving the lives of mothers and their newborns and children under 5 years of age in four districts of the Khatlon region with a population of nearly 5 million DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, September 15, 2022/ — The Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) (https://ISFD.IsDB.org), with IsDB representatives and other donors visited Tajikistan

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Evening Standard: Follow View Profile Nationwide minute’s silence to be held on Sunday in honour of Queen

Africa, Health, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

Queen Elizabeth II death© Jacob King/PA A minute’s silence will be held at 8pm on Sunday evening to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, Downing Street has announced. No10 said on Monday the government was encouraging communities and clubs across the UK to come together for a “shared moment of reflection”. A spokesman for the Prime Minister suggested people at home might mark

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The Telegraph:Follow View Profile Liz Truss knew before she stood up in the Commons that Queen Elizabeth was gravely ill

Africa, East Africa, Health, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

It was one of Liz Truss’s most vociferous critics who brought into sharp focus the weight resting on the new Prime Minister’s shoulders. Liz Truss was first informed of the state of the Queen’s health early on Thursday morning before she addressed the House of Commons – AFP© AFP Ian Blackford, the Scottish National Party leader,

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Africa, East Africa, Health, International News / Ronald Kabuubi

After assuming the throne at the age of 25, Elizabeth reigned for an astonishing 70 years. By Carly Ledbetter and Dominique Mosbergen Sep 8, 2022, 01:32 PM EDT Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s oldest monarch and served as queen for a record 70 years. ANWAR HUSSEIN/EMPICS ENTERTAINMENT Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s second-longest reigning monarch,

The Telegraph:Follow View Profile Paul Pogba family rift escalates as brother alleges Juventus star ‘left him to die’

Business, Health / Ronald Kabuubi

Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias has claimed that he almost died as a consequence of his famous brother’s actions in a series of social media posts that have seen him ramp up the threats to make revelations about the France international’s private life. Paul Pogba – AFP© AFP In the meantime, Paul’s allegations that he was effectively

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