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Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection within the human papillomavirus (HPV). Globally, cervical cancer stands as the fourth most common cancer in women, with 604,000 new cases reported in 2020. About 90% of the 342,000 deaths due to cervical cancer occurred in low- and middle-income countries, including Uganda in sub-Saharan Africa. These statistics, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), show us the urgent need for attention and action. During this month, Busoga Health Forum has Conducted Continuous Medical Education on Cervical Cancer. Dr. Musana thiniel, a Gynae–Oncologist and Past President of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of…
East Enders Sports Hub, a cricket hub based in Jinja City, is gearing up for the highly anticipated inaugural U18 Girls Invitation Inter-Hub Tournament set to take place at St. Joseph’s College Layibi in Gulu City from January 24th to 29th, 2024. The tournament will be streamed live, ensuring that cricket enthusiasts don’t miss a moment of the action In collaboration with the Uganda Cricket Association, MCC, Cricket Without Boundaries, PODGAL, and Batball Uganda, this event serves as a crucial platform for young female cricketers to exhibit their skills and potentially pave their way to the international stage. The tournament…
In a compelling international friendly held in Egypt on Friday, the Uganda Cranes, led by coach Paul Joseph Put, secured a resounding victory over Kuwait. Debutants Ronald Ssekiganda and Alex Kitata emerged as the heroes of the match, each contributing a goal on either side of the half to guide Uganda to success. Ronald Ssekiganda, a key player for SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League, wasted no time in making an impact on his debut. Just ten minutes into the game, Ssekiganda found the back of the net, putting the Cranes in the lead. The swift and impressive start…
Uganda Men faced a formidable opening day at the World Rugby 7s Challenger 2024 in Dubai, UAE, encountering familiar opponents in Germany and Kenya. Unfortunately, both teams dashed Uganda’s hopes, leaving the national squad with an uphill battle in the remaining matches. In the first-round encounter against Germany, Uganda struggled to find their footing as Germany secured a convincing 19-05 victory. This marked Germany’s sixth consecutive win against Uganda in the 7s Challenger since 2020. Despite Roy Kizito’s late try in the second half, it served as a mere consolation for Uganda. The second-round clash against Kenya saw Uganda putting…
In an unexpected turn of events, Uganda Premier League leaders BUL FC faced a setback in their title pursuit, succumbing to a defeat against Gaddafi FC in an intense clash in Jinja on Wednesday. Gaddafi FC emerged victorious with goals from Frank Mulimi and Ronald Bithum, securing a significant win over the league leaders. The Army side showcased their resilience at the expense of BUL FC, with the latter managing only a consolation goal through substitute forward Gerald Ogweti. BUL FC had an early opportunity to take the lead in the fifth minute, but Joel Madondo’s spot-kick was denied after…
Belonging is absolutely important because it confers wider identity. My name is Fred Charles Milton Oweyegha-Afunaduula Kiira Isabirye. However, my identity is not complete without mentioning my physical ecologicalbiological belonging of Bulawa, Nawaka. This was also the ecologicalbiological belonging of my parents – Charles Afunaduula Ovuma Isabirye and Stephanie Wabiseatyo Kyabwe Nawamwena Naigaga. First, I belong to a family, the Family of the former Speaker of the Busoga Lukiiko (Parliament) in the 1960s, the Late Charles Afunaduula Ovuma Ngobi Isabirye who breathed his last on 25 July 2007, and lies at Bulawa, Nawaka, Ikumbya Sub-county, Luuka County, Luuka District in…
On October 15, 2023, members of the Busoga Health Forum congregated at the residence of the esteemed former Vice President of Uganda, Dr. Speciosa Wandira Kazibwe, in Dudu Mukono district. The purpose of this gathering was to conduct the Pre-Annual General Meeting of the Busoga Health Forum (BHF), aimed at promoting unity among members and acknowledging the organization’s accomplishments. The event kicked off in a lively manner as Dr. Speciosa, affectionately known as ‘Mama,’ joined the meeting bearing a basket of Bambara groundnuts, locally known as empande. Her infectious passion for music became evident as she sang a cherished childhood…
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. Hyperglycemia is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body’s systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. The most common is type 2 diabetes, usually in adults, which occur when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough insulin. In the past three decades, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has risen dramatically…
OUR VISION To excel in the security services industry by providing the most professionally skilled personnel and state of the art equipment that will help us become the market leaders in the region. OUR MISSION To provide top quality security services and equipment through a well skilled management and professional team that will adhere to all legal requirements in the industry in order to provide the clients with their needs and increase the stakeholders’ value. QUALITY POLICY GOALS Understanding our customer needs and providing the finest products and services which meet or exceed their expectations. Maintaining and systematically reviewing our…
Since the revival of the Muljibhai Madhvani & Company Limited Steel Division, it has grown steadily into a market player to be reckoned with. As one of the most advanced steel plants in the country, it has a capacity of 40,000 tonnes of hot rolled products per year. The company has achieved some major strategic milestones in ensuring quality and continuity. The ISO-certified company also had its quality control laboratory certified by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards. Madhvani Steel recently introduced TMX (QST) German patented Technology. TMX (QST) rebar is a high-quality steel bar with a definite advantage over…