Category: Health & Lifestyle
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Health volunteers banned from serving in public health facilities in Sirinko district
Health volunteers have been banned from serving in any public health facilities in Sirinko district. The decision was reached following the directive from the ministry of health which was circulated to all district and local governments. The announcement was made by the Chief Administrative officer Sirinko district, Nelson Kirenda. According to Kirenda, the district had…
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Kapchorwa District rolls out polio vaccination campaign For Children below 5 years
The Kapchorwa District leadership has rolled out the polio vaccination campaign For Children below 5 years. The first full day of a campaign to vaccinate 27,500 children against polio in Kapchorwa district and Sebei at large will commence on 04/10/2024. The door to door campaign aims at vaccinating children below (5 yrs) five years against…
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Kapchorwa District in preparation for Mass Polio Vaccination campaign
District health officer (DHO)and District health Educator(DHE) Training with different stalk holders held at Kapchorwa municipal councilIn the meeting were the religious leaders , cultural leaders, Elders among others Stake holders were trained to inform and Help the health officers in this mass polio campaign which will kick off on Thursday 3 and it will…
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Kapchorwa Hospital Cracks Down on Illegal Garbage Dumping
The Kapchorwa Hospital administration has issued a stern warning against the dumping of garbage and solid waste in the hospital’s lagoon and neighboring land. The practice, which has been ongoing, has silted the lagoon, rendering it useless for its purpose of managing liquid waste. According to Mr. Kumakech Oluba Charles, Chief Administrative Officer, the hospital’s…
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Improving Sanitation: A Crucial Step Towards Better Health in Uganda
Photo by Schäferle on Pixabay As a resident of Uganda, I have witnessed first-hand the dire consequences of poor sanitation on the health of our communities. Sanitation, or the provision of clean water and proper waste management systems, is not just a matter of convenience; it is a matter of life and death. Better sanitation…
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Dietitian tips for healthy fasting during this Ramadan
During this Holy month of Ramadan, healthy adult Muslims practice daily fasting from dawn until sunset. Traditionally, one breaks the fast at sunset with a meal called Iftar and then eats again pre-dawn at Suhoor. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul, develop self-discipline, and reflect on virtues such as patience, sacrifice, and…