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Uganda yet to win battle against tobacco use

Uganda yet to win battle against tobacco use

As the world prepares to commemorate World No Tobacco Day on Thursday, Uganda is striving to fight against the use of the substance which is a source of income to some people and yet a drain to the economy in terms health care. World Health Organization (WHO) in a statement issued on Wedneday May 30, […]

World Health Organisation concerned over dropping immunization levels

The World Health Organisation has expressed concern over the low immunization coverage in Hoima district. Dr. Patrick Banura, the World Health Organizational technical adviser on immunization says Hoima is among the districts with limited immunization coverage in the country, with the district registering 55% immunization coverage compared to 85% two years ago. Addressing health officials […]