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In her speech at the 2024 National Safe Motherhood Conference, Dr Chamberlain-Froese said that most efforts at communication on maternal health were targeted towards adults. Speaking on the importance of individuals, she noted that adolescents are a large part of Uganda’s population and are often most likely affected by the issues STM seeks to solve. For messaging to ignore them is a huge disservice. 

Striker Harry Abiti extended the advantage with a brace, scoring in the 33rd and 65th minutes, while Peter Kyomuhendo sealed the emphatic win with a strike in the 71st minute. 

It has been a tough campaign for the Cardinals, who have struggled to find consistency in their performances.

Casablanca Bar in Mukono has been closed until further notice, a notice on its gate says. This comes after Trevor Byandala, a First year Business student of Uganda Christian University (UCU), allegedly lost his life in the bar last month

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In 2021, during his first year at UCU, Tumusiime enrolled in a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management programme. While many of his peers focused solely on their studies, Tumusiime identified a market opportunity that changed his trajectory. “I chose this fruit business because it doesn’t require a lot of startup capital,” he explained. “With fruits, you’re dealing with a product everyone needs because they are healthy and packed with vitamins.”

Drunk driving remains a pressing issue in Uganda, contributing to a significant number of road accidents and fatalities. According to the Uganda Police Force (UPF), the number of reported fatalities in the country increased by 6% from 4534 in 2022 to 4806 in 2023, over 3,500 road traffic accidents in the past year were linked to alcohol consumption, resulting in more than 800 deaths.

As health conditions increasingly dominate conversations at universities,according to experts, self-diagnosis and misinformation is on the rise, regarding a number of diseases, including ulcers. Dr. Geoffrey Mulindwa, the Director of Health Services at Allan Galpin Health Centre, Uganda Christian University (UCU), emphasizes that abdominal discomfort does not automatically mean 

UCU set the tone early, overpowering Uganda Prisons in the first set with a commanding 25-14 scoreline. Their precise attacking play and solid defence left their opponents struggling to find momentum. The Doves maintained their dominance in the second set, executing well-coordinated plays to secure a 25-17 win.

In her newly assumed role as the 27th Guild President of Uganda Christian University (UCU), Samantha Akankunda Mwesigye has vowed to address critical student concerns, including tuition issues, security, student welfare, and accountability. The 23-year-old third-year law student has outlined an ambitious agenda aimed at improving the university experience for her peers.