Ebola outbreak caused by the Sudan virus was declared, following laboratory confirmation of a patient from a village in Madudu sub-country in Mubende district. Since some deaths have been reported in the district, Ugandans have been fearful of a lockdown.
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In contemporary Africa, discussions about reproductive/genito-urinary tract infections continue to raise eyebrows. People are often hesitant and shy about discussing or even expressing their sexual orientation.
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he coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020 sparked widespread concern in communities and countries about the future. It seemed to have come from “nowhere” even after China announced its arrival. Many questions arose as to whether it was deliberately created and released by scientists and their allies for some unknown reason.
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To the pork-eating community, “It is the sweetest,” says Samuel Tatambuka, Uganda Christian University (UCU) Communication Assistant. He adds that pork is soft and has a nice texture while chewing it. Tatambuka jokes that it should have been on the Ugandan Court of Arms. This could explain why it takes up a consumer percentage of 34 on the global meat production scale.
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One of the most prevalent illnesses or problems that people currently experience is this. The majority of people are aware that they have this ailment, but there are undoubtedly those who are unaware that they have ulcers; some have even referred to it as witchcraft.
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After widespread torrential rains and hailstorms in several areas of the nation on August 31, 2022, it was a chilly evening. To stay warm, everyone you encountered covered themselves. It turned out to be a boon for the street food merchants. Boda boda riders could be seen yawning for a cup of tea to battle the cold as it was served to them from a large kettle with a bucket of cups.
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First, it was an issue only talked about in hushed tones. Then, the rate of drug abuse increased among students and youth, bringing dialog to the public domain.
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“Plain yogurt contains a probiotic with healthy bacteria that stays in the digestive tract and the vagina, and helps in balancing yeast and bacteria without irritating those areas,”said Bamutorana.
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The UCU project, “Exploring the potential of Indigenous vegetables for human health in Uganda,” started in February and is focused on studying the health benefits of African indigenous vegetables.
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Brandan Katushabe, a student of Uganda Christian University(UCU), pursuing bachelor of Laws is striving to avail information on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) through the Own Your Future Initiative (OYFI).
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