In Northern Uganda, where poverty drives women to untrained local providers, the “harm” is hemorrhage, sepsis, and infertility.
Month: March 2026
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Northern Uganda: NSSF urges careful use of retirement benefits
The NSSF Chief Procurement Officer, Dan Mugura, commended women for their strong financial management skills, noting their growing influence in Uganda’s business sector.
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The law says care is legal but why are women still dying?
Health workers in Acholi report that women often delay seeking care because they worry they will be reported to police or stigmatised by medical staff.
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Dokolo woman MP Aguti urges parents to raise children with strong moral values
Addressing the women during the Women’s Day celebration, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Barbara Akech, thanked the people of Dokolo district for giving 82.4% of their votes to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
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UPDF officers complete commanders and legal advisers course
The senior course representative, Colonel David Kararira, described the training as productive and relevant to commanders in the field.
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Pallisa MP Otukol Samuel prosecuted for theft and conspiracy to defraud
The court will sentence MP Otukol Samuel, Osire Ezekiel and other convicts on April 1, 2026.
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Cross-cultural advocacy: Won Ateker of Kumam discusses education in Lango
During a visit to the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Amolatar on March 26, Papa Raphael Otaya highlighted significant educational challenges facing Lango and Kumam.
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UNEB cancels 2025 PLE results for 66 Hoima City candidates
“So, cancellation of the results was evidence-based since the candidates could not perform as they did in the same examinations,” city inspector of schools, Nyamahunge said
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AFCON 2027: Kole North MP Dr. Acuti urges parliament to urgently address Lango roads
A latest report by CAF on the status and readiness of stadiums, roads and hotels in Uganda ahead of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) reveals “huge gaps” and “a lot of work to do” for the country to co-host games.
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Inside the Amolatar council’s proposed shs32b budget for 2026/27
The primary focus areas of the budget include infrastructure, production, education, health, and water.
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Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom advocates for tree planting to mitigate climate change
According to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Uganda’s forest cover has increased to 13.9% from 8% in previous years, thanks to restoration efforts.
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Outgoing Russian amb. Semivolos, minister Oboth hold talks
The meeting was part of Ambassador Semivolos’ farewell engagements ahead of the conclusion of his diplomatic tour of duty in Uganda.