Village leaders in Bbowa, Makulubita Sub-county, Luwero District, have expressed concern over Grace Nabirongo, a 31-year-old pregnant woman who is currently living alone in a dilapidated house. Nabirongo, who is deaf and mute, has been left to fend for herself, raising fears among local leaders that someone might harm her. Â
Leaders in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District, led by the Municipality Member of Parliament, Stephen Sserubula Kinaalwa, have expressed concern over the poor sanitation conditions in the area. They are mobilizing residents to join efforts to clean up their neighborhoods to prevent diseases caused by poor hygiene. Â
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has warned medical staff at government hospitals against absenteeism, stating that if they do not stop, they will be disciplined according to the regulations.
The number of people suffering from mental illness in Uganda is increasing daily, leading to overcrowding at Butabika Hospital.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a measles outbreak in Kasese district, following the positive test results of three children under 10 years from two families in Irrigation Scheme Ward and Karusanda Sub County.
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