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This is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy. It’s sometimes called pregnancy care or maternity care. You will be offered appointments with a midwife or at times a doctor specialized in pregnancy and birth (obstetrician). This care is started as soon as one gets pregnant and checks for the health of mother and baby. It provides a mother with useful information to help them have a health pregnancy, including advice about healthy eating and exercise. Through this form of preventive health care, women can learn about healthy behaviors during pregnancy, understand warning signs during pregnancy and…
Ensuring access to safe, effective, and affordable essential medicines is not just a health essential but a fundamental human right. Yet, studies consistently reveal the challenges Africa faces in this regard, with financing constraints posing a significant obstacle to accessing essential medications. In light of these challenges, Global Surgical Initiative Inc- Kyabirwa Surgical Center, in partnership with Americares, has undertaken an initiative to address the pressing need for essential drugs in Busoga. Serving as an outpatient surgical facility at Kyabirwa-Bujagali village, Kyabirwa Surgical Centre is known for the power of community-driven healthcare solutions. On the 8th of February 2024, Kyabirwa…
BUL suffered a second consecutive defeat as SC Villa secured a narrow 1-0 victory at Fufa Technical Centre, Njeru, maintaining their unbeaten away record in the process. Despite a spirited performance from BUL, it was SC Villa who found the breakthrough in the 40th minute when David Owori capitalized on a well-executed team move, slotting home a precise finish off Ronald Ssekiganda’s assist. However, Villa’s momentum was hindered as they were reduced to ten men in the 58th minute, with Gavin Kizito receiving a red card for a handball on the goal line to deny BUL a clear scoring opportunity.…
BUL Football Club missed an opportunity to claim the top spot in the Uganda Premier League table as they fell short in a 1-0 defeat against struggling UPDF on Tuesday. Hussein Zzinda emerged as the hero for UPDF, netting the decisive goal in the 72nd minute of the match. The hosts faced frustration as they struggled to break through UPDF’s defense, with their woes compounded by striker Gerald Ogweti’s sending off later in the game. Zzinda’s goal came from a well-executed header, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up between Tom Ikara and a BUL defender, ultimately finding the back of the…
In an electrifying start to their campaign at the All African Games, the Victoria Pearls registered a six-wicket win over Kenya Women in a nail-biting encounter. The match, which saw Kenya opting to bat first after winning the toss, was marked by a delayed start due to a wet outfield, resulting in a reduced game of 17 overs per side. Despite opener Melvin Khagoitsa’s resilient knock of 23 runs, Kenya struggled to build a substantial total and could only muster 63/8 at the end of their innings. Uganda’s slow bowlers proved to be instrumental in restricting Kenya’s scoring, with Immaculate…
The former chairperson of Luuka district, Samuel Kakyada, is facing charges of forgery of documents related to gold transactions. The Anti Corruption Court on Monday remanded Kakyada to Luzira prison for three days from March 4 to March 6, 2024. Presided over by Grade One magistrate, Esther Asiimwe, the Anti-corruption court in Kampala, declined Kakyada’s pleas of bail applications as he neither presented any sureties to second his application. The born-again pastor and resident of Busei B in Iganga district is accused together with a Kenyan businessman and formerÿ assistant minister, Tarus Stephen Kipkiyenyi who earlier faced the same charges…
In a tightly contested match that ended 1-1 after regular time, BUL emerged victorious in the subsequent shootout with a commanding 4-1 scoreline. The drama unfolded with Ibrahim Mugulusi’s late volley, assisted by Nicholas Mwere, giving BUL a late lead. However, Express FC swiftly responded, with Edgar Katumba capitalizing on a well-delivered corner from John Assiimwe to level the score. The shootout proved to be equally intense, with substitute goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa stealing the spotlight for BUL. Mutakubwa not only made a crucial penalty save but also stepped up to score the winning spot-kick for his team. Contributions from Lawrence…
Greetings from the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, India! MANAGE is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India and has a mandate to assist the State Governments, the Government of India and other public sector organizations in effective management of their agricultural extension management systems. The mission is to facilitate the acquisition of managerial and technical skills by Extension Officers, Managers, Scientists and Administrators in all sectors of Agricultural economy to enable them to provide the most effective support and services to farmers and fishermen for practicing sustainable agriculture. In…
Despite a valiant effort, Jinja Hippos succumbed to a narrow 19-14 defeat at the hands of Stanbic Black Pirates in a hard-fought battle on Saturday evening. The match started with promise for the Hippos as they capitalized on an early penalty, taking advantage of Haruna Mubiru’s absence due to a temporary disciplinary action. However, Pirates quickly turned the tide, rallying after being reduced to 14 men. They responded with two well-taken penalties by Frederick Mulindwa and were further bolstered by a penalty try, resulting in a 13-07 lead for the hosts at halftime, with Shawn Mubiru sin-binned. In the second…
Victoria Pearls is all set for a demanding training stint in India as they gear up for a series of crucial tournaments on the global stage. The team, comprising 15 talented players, is scheduled to undergo intensive training at the ICWC Omtex Academy from February 21st to March 3rd, 2024. This preparatory camp comes at a crucial juncture for the Pearls as they brace themselves for the upcoming All-Africa Games in Ghana and the highly anticipated T20 Global World Cup Qualifiers in Dubai. Notable among the squad are some fresh faces, including the promising Immaculate Nandera, who is set to…