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In June 2023, the available blood supplies in Ugandareached 313,659 units, accounting for only 70% of the requiredamount. Urgent action is needed to bridge the 30% gap, as lives are at risk due to insufficient blood for transfusions, according to the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS). Over the years, Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) and Uganda Red Cross Society have made innovative strategies to boost blood mobilization, making a rise from 120,098 units in 2018/2019 to 180,726 units in 2022/2023, contributing significantly to the annual blood collections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that 1% of a country’s population should…
As the country celebrates Terehe Sita, it is importantto remember the sons and daughters of Busoga who actively participated the National Resistance Army (NRA) guerrilla war that ushered the NRM government into power 38 years ago. Less than a fortunate ago, Busoga hosted the Liberation Day celebrations and is now hostingthe Terehe Sita celebrations, marking 43 years since a group of 41 militants with 27 guns raided Kabamba army barracks and robbed guns that kickstarted the five-year guerilla war against the regime of Apollo Milton Obote. Led by president Yoweri Museveni, the people’s protracted war attracted several people in its…
Despite the challenging weather conditions, die-hard fans of Jinja Hippos Rugby Club stood unwavering as they gathered at Dam Waters on Saturday to witness their team’s battle against KOBs in the inaugural round of the 2024 Nile Special Rugby Championship. Rain poured down relentlessly, accompanied by strong winds and bitter cold from the nearby Nile, but the devoted Hippos supporters remained undeterred, chanting and cheering throughout the match. The contest began with KOBs seizing an early lead, capitalizing on an infringement to secure three points. However, the resilient Hippos swiftly countered, with Ayman Bagalana scoring a try as the halftime…
It is indeed of great concern why a defunct University is still being left to operate covertly as if it wasn’t closed down. The people who ran down the University are still at the institution as if nothing happened. They are still cheating the unsuspecting students and parents. How can this be allowed to happen? Secondly, why hasn’t the taskforce of Prof. John Tabuti been facilitated to have their operational office at the locus in Iganga? Why are they still operating from the Ministry of Education building? Dr. Tabuti’s taskforce has been to the BU site only twice ever since…
On June 8, 2022, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), in a documentary “Rare Earth Minerals Exploration in Busoga Subregion”, reported that the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development urged locals in Busoga to support Government efforts geared at fostering socio-economic development. Hitherto Busoga had been reported by the NRM government as second to Karamoja in “Poverty richness”. One wonders how a sub-region rich in poverty would support government efforts. But wait a minute. In terms of money, yes, Busoga, once a prosperous sub-region, and Karamoja, are poor today. And given the way they are being governed under the NRM in a…
Directors and management of Makepasi Match hand over a Christmas donation of six wheelchairs to recipients. Makepasi Match and Mr. Pratap Madhvani and family donate wheelchairs three times a year with priority given to children, orphans and widows. Where possible they also offer employment to people with disability. Contact Ms. Hilda at the factory. Official hand over of 2,500 tree seedlings in Mukono, Namakwa. Kakira Sugar Limited and Uganda Red Cross Society have partnered to plant 65,000 trees over five years, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 13, which calls for urgent action to combat climate change. This year, they have planted 5,000 trees…
Cervical cancer is the growth of cells that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the female external genitals. Various strains of the human papilloma virus also called HPV play a role in causing most cervical cancers. HPV is a common infection that’s passed through sexual contact. When exposed to HPV, the body’s immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm. In a small percentage of people, however, the virus survives for years. This contributes to the process that causes some cervical cancer cells to become cancerous. Anyone with a…
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…