NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams is not ready to say goodbye just yet. Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts after shot against Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)© Provided by Associated Press Serena Williams, of […]
By Derrick Kiyonga. Compilation of Monitor.President Museveni talks to Gen Elly Tumwine during the latter’s swearing-in ceremony as Security minister at State House in Entebbe on March 12, 2018. PHOTO/FILE. In November 2020 shock engulfed Uganda when security personnel—some sporting plain clothes whilst armed with Kalashnikovs—opened fire and killed more than 50 civilians. Protests had erupted
Gen Tumwine death splits Uganda down the middle Read More »
Hon. Muhanga says govt will starting vaccinating children The State Minister for Health, Hon. Margaret Muhanga has revealed that government plans vaccinate children against malaria. Muhanga made the revelation during a plenary sitting on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. “If we do not vaccinate our children again malaria, then we
Government to vaccinate children against malaria Read More »
Lately, I feel like my whole life has grinded to a halt. I haven’t been able to do any of the things I like to do, like biking, exercising, or even just plain taking a walk. The reason? I’ve been having horrendous, debilitating foot pain. Now, I’ve had pain for the last 20 years or
Seniors Turn Back The Clock On Aging Feet With New “Wonder” Sock Read More »
Addressing maternal mental healthcare in Africa Africa’s health systems, and particularly mental health infrastructure, may not be adequately serving women on the continent, who often experience intense suffering, if left untreated JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 15, 2022/ — Affecting around 20% of pregnant women in LMIC[i], mental health issues like depression and anxiety are common
Addressing maternal mental healthcare in Africa Read More »
The life of a 12-year-old girl in Uganda who gave birth and suffered a gynecological injury after losing her fetus has been saved by a doctor who volunteers to helps African patients once or twice a year. © (photo credit: KAPLAN MEDICAL CENTER)Rehovot Dr. Devorah Heymann of the obstetrics and gynecology department at Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot set up
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/KMA Updates. Yumbe, Northern Uganda: Beatrice Ariye is a South Sudan refugee living in Uganda’s largest Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe District. Beatrice Ariye, South Sudan refugee. Photo by Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa. Ariye came to Uganda in 2016 with 4 children and in her early days, she produced the fifth one.
Refugee single mother of 5 testifies ACF support Read More »
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/KMA Updates. Yumbe, Northern Uganda: West Nile sub region has for long registered high cases of Gender-Based Violence arising from lack of mindset change interventions which in the end affect progress in communities. Mothers and fathers are seen holding placards during World Breastfeeding Commemoration in Yumbe District on Wednesday. By Julius Mugaga
Yumbe officials blame poor breastfeeding statistics on GBV and wanting mindset change Read More »
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/KMA Updates. Kiryandongo, Uganda: Speaking at Opok Primary School in Bweyale where cerebrations were held, Dan Muganga the Resident District Commissioner rallied residents to play their required role in ensuring health living through proper feeding. Dan Muganga, Resident District Commissioner for Kiryandongo District. Photo by Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa. He implored mothers to
