Young leaders in Katovu Town Council, Lwengo District, organized a sanitation exercise to address waste management challenges exacerbated by seasonal rains.
Young leaders in Katovu Town Council, Lwengo District, have organized a major sanitation exercise to address worsening waste management challenges in their community. The initiative comes as seasonal rains exacerbate public health risks from accumulated garbage and poor drainage systems.
3,000 residents in Masaka District lack sanitation facilities, leading to open defecation and contaminated water consumption.
A public health emergency is unfolding in Masaka District's fishing communities along Bukakata and Lambu landing sites, where approximately 3,000 residents lack access to basic sanitation facilities, forcing them to practice open defecation and consume contaminated water. The crisis emerged during a security meeting convened by Deputy RDC Robert Kambugu, joined by police representatives and community leaders.
KAMPALA—The Ministry of Agriculture has conducted a raid on a container village to protect farmers from ineffective and counterfeit agricultural products. The operation resulted in the arrest of several individuals, including Kato, the chairperson of fertilizer sellers.
According to Ssendaaza Charles, an inspector with the Ministry, many farmers have suffered significant losses from purchasing non-effective pesticides. The Ministry is committed to ensuring that those selling counterfeit products are held accountable and face the full force of the law.
Igumba Sophatia of Anti-Counterfeit Network Africa highlighted the organization's efforts to combat counterfeit agricultural inputs. In support of these efforts, a new portal has been established for farmers and the public to report fraudsters selling counterfeit products, which will help in the ongoing fight against these illegal practices.
Kabaka Foundation's "Tubeera Balamu" Health Initiative Concludes Successful Two-Day Camp in Kyaggwe
MUKONO - The Kabaka Foundation's flagship health program "Tubeera Balamu" has wrapped up a two-day medical camp at Ssekiboobo Grounds in Ggulu, Mukono, drawing large crowds from Kyaggwe County and surrounding areas.
Kasanda District communities lack healthcare facilities, forcing residents to travel long distances for medical attention.
KASANDA – Communities in several parts of Kasanda District are facing a severe healthcare crisis, with many areas lacking health facilities and forcing residents, especially pregnant women, to travel long distances for medical attention.
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