Uganda’s battle against malaria is at a pivotal point, offering hope to families across the country irrespective of where they live. The official rollout of the R21 matrix M malaria vaccine signals a major leap in protecting children from one of Africa’s deadliest diseases.
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Partners with KiBO Foundation to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
A group of more than 1,000 women within the Kampala metropolitan area received training to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial skills through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and the KiBO Foundation.
State House Anti Corruption Unit arrests LC1 Chairperson who led the breaking of Kisenyi mosque
The State House Anti Corruption Unit has arrested Saad Lukwago, the LC1 Chairperson of Muzaana Zone, Kisenyi, who is said to have led the unlawful and fraudulent demolition of Masjid Daarul-IImaan, a mosque that served the larger Muslim community in the area.
Twaagala Ssema: Kalungu Youth chase Ssewungu from community function
The young people in Kalungu District have rejected Kalungu West Member of Parliament Joeeph Gonzaga Ssewungu was last weekend frustrated as the young people asked him to leave a play ground since he had abandoned them for a long time.
Q&A: The malaria vaccine and its benefits
The malaria vaccine works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that prevent Plasmodium falciparum parasites from infecting liver cells, where they mature and multiply. This stops the infection from progressing and causing severe illness.