An evaluation conducted in 2021 revealed that 74% of women who completed the AWE program increased their business earnings, while 29% expanded their workforce.
Health
Posted inMalaria
NMS donates 2,521 bales of mosquito nets to Dokolo
According to the Ministry of Health, it (Dokolo) requires strong community-based prevention, routine screening, and consistent intervention to combat transmission and vector resistance.
Posted inNews
Thousands attend UPDF free medical outreach in Karamoja
According to the camp’s lead physician, Private Dr Auki Andrew, the mobile team began operations in Karenga on 5 December.
Posted inNews
Why the ministry of health will recruit 144 CHEWs in Dokolo
The Ministry of Health is set to recruit 144 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in the Dokolo district.
Posted inFood
Ultra-processed foods drive global health crisis, Lancet warns
The Lancet Series calls for a comprehensive, government-led response to curb UPF consumption including mandatory front-of-pack warning labels to alert consumers to unhealthy products.
Posted inWASH
SHARE teams begin cross-country learning exchange to strengthen WASH in healthcare facilities
The initiative marks a critical step toward ensuring that WASH investments under the SHARE project continue delivering lasting health benefits for communities across Africa.
Posted inNews
Northern Uganda faces hidden crisis: Connecting human rights, UHC, and gender-based violence
Ending GBV in Northern Uganda requires connecting the dots between human rights, UHC, and gender equality.
Posted inNews
Uganda, U.S. seal USD 2.2 billion deal to boost health systems in landmark pact
With the new partnership, both countries signal a shared determination to protect public health not only in Uganda and the United States, but around the world.
Posted inNews
Why are we failing to end one of humanity’s oldest and most pervasive injustices?
To accelerate global progress and deliver meaningful change for the lives of affected women and girls, we call for decisive government action and funding to: scale up evidence-based programmes.
Posted inNews
Zimbabwe, Cambodia get return on investment by addressing AMR
The European Commission supports and invests in the AMR MPTF because it ensures donor coordination, says Dr Gunilla Eklund, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health & Food Safety
Posted inNews
Charity drive brings hope to malnourished children in Acholi
An analysis of ten districts in northern Uganda indicates that nearly 48,000 children aged 6–59 months suffer from acute malnutrition.
Posted inSpecial Features
A brewing crisis: Millions of women still lack access to family planning
Rising unintended pregnancies can lead to increased school dropouts, child marriages, and gender-based violence, especially among adolescent girls.