Child protection week to focus on teenage pregnancy
A recent report titled; “Adolescent and Youth Health Policy” released by the Department of Health focusing on adolescent and youth district data shows that every year, girls (some between 10…
Africa: Millions of men and women sacrificed for a better life for citizens
On 10 May, a country marked 28 years since the first democratically elected President made his inaugural address. On that occasion, President Mandela reminded the country that "Out of the…
President Ramaphosa to address opening ceremony of 5th Global Conference of Elimination of Child Labour
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa is going to deliver the Keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 5th Global conference on the Elimination of Child Labour on Sunday, 15…
Presentation of Budget Vote 19 of the Department of Social Development
In the past two years, our people and institutions have been on the frontlines of a series of novel challenges and disasters such as COVID-19, the July 2021 unrests and,…
Health Minister issued new dates for public consultation
The Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has extended the time for the public to comment on health restrictions relating to the Surveillance and Control of Notifiable Medical Conditions; Public Measures…
Ugandan President wishes International Labour day
The world celebrates International labour day on May 1, which is also known as International Worker's Day. The day is marked to raise public awareness about workers' rights as well…
South Africa confirms 877 fresh COVID infections
South Africa (as of April 18, 2022) has recorded an additional 877 cases of the novel coronavirus, as per the official data. This takes the total number of the confirmed…
2 new Omicron sublineages detected in South Africa
The National South Africa Department of Health confirmed that Omicron sublineages BA.4 and BA.5 have existence in society and country. According to the Department's spokesperson, 'Foster Mohale, there are a…
Martyrs Day: Anglican Church starts preparations after two years
Finally, the COVID-19 pandemic is over, and now, after two years of COVID-19 break in the yearly Martyr's Day celebration event, the region of the Church of Uganda has presented…