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No Ebola in Hoima, Says Health Ministry

Reporter | September 24, 2015

The ministry of health has dismissed reports of an Ebola outbreak in Hoima district saying it was a false alarm. This comes days after a Bunyoro Kitara kingdom royal guard died after developing Ebola-like symptoms with two other people including the deceased’s wife admitted in hospital with similar symptoms. According […]

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Suspected Ebola Case Reported In Hoima District

Reporter | September 23, 2015

Tension is high at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in Hoima district following reports of an alleged outbreak of Ebola. This follows the mysterious death of a Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom royal guard after developing Ebola-like symptoms. The deceased, identified as Jackson Byamaka, a UPDF warrant officer II was attacked by a […]

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90-90-90 HIV Prevention Target In Sight

Reporter | September 22, 2015

The number of new HIV infections recorded will be greatly reduced if total viral suppression is achieved, according to the Centers for Disease Control Uganda country director Mr.Stephen Wiersman was speaking in light of the 90-90-90 HIV target which aims at having 90 per cent of people knowing their HIV […]

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Female Condom Day Marked With Calls For Increased Access

Reporter | September 16, 2015

The ministry of health has asked development partners to increase accessibility of female condoms so as to increase uptake. The call is made by Dr. Paul Kaggwa, the Assistant Commissioner for Health Promotion and Education as Uganda commemorates the Global Female Condom day. Kaggwa says raising awareness on the advantages […]

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13 contaminated boreholes closed by Nebbi officials

admin | September 2, 2015

Nebbi officials are to close 13 boreholes after they were found to be contaminated and risky to the health of the locals. They have been contaminated by the feacal matter from the nearby latrines and bacterial germs containing Ecoli. According to the district Water Engineer, Mr Andrew Okecha, the affected […]