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National Football League (NFL) Hosts Women's Flag Football Coaching Clinic In Egypt
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The National Football League ( ) hosted a women's flag football coach education clinic in Cairo, Egypt as part of an ongoing strategy to accelerate the development and growth of the game across Africa. 36 participants from...
International Justice Day 2025: History, Quotes, And Why July 17 Matters
News18
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July 17, 2025
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 07:20 IST International Justice Day 2025: World Day for International Justice highlights the international community's commitment to uphold justice and protect human rights. International Justice Day is observed on July...
UNICEF seeks urgent funding as over 136,000 flee DRC to Burundi, Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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June 24, 2025
Refugees in Uganda KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children’s...
All children to get Hepatitis B vaccine at birth
Independent (Uganda)
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July 16, 2025
Dr Ronny Bahatungire at a Press Conference on Monday Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All newly born babies countrywide will soon be subjected to yet another vaccine, after the Ministry of Health announced plans to roll out the hepatitis B jab...
US aid cuts curb journalists' access to vital health data in Africa
International Journalists' Network
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Scientists and researchers working in global health have called for the restoration of the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program, which tracks health-related data in over 90 low- and middle-income countries. In its 40-year history, the...
St. John's students raise funds for Ugandan cookstove project
NYC Gazette - New York
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June 24, 2025
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President St. John's University-New York | St. John's University-New YorkRev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President St. John's University-New York | St. John's University-New York A group of students from St. John’s...
Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions to Enhance Continuity of Care in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Dove Medical Press
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June 23, 2025
Introduction Pulmonary tuberculosis (pulmonary TB) remains a significant global health problem, with high morbidity and mortality rates. According to the 2024 WHO Global Tuberculosis Report, tuberculosis (TB) regained its position as the leading...
Mediheal Hospital defends kidney transplant procedures amid organs trafficking probe
TV47
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June 23, 2025
Mediheal Group of Hospitals has come out strongly to defend its operations in the wake of growing scrutiny over its kidney transplant procedures. In a detailed statement signed by Deputy Operations Manager Dancel Njoroge N’gang’a, the hospital...
Understanding the first 160 days of Senate Foreign Relations Committee on African affairs and global health policy
Mail & Guardian
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June 23, 2025
Is there partisan agreement on the strategic priorities for African affairs and global health policy among the majority members? A rapid review suggests that there has been a significant shift in the strategic priorities on African affairs and...
Over 1,400 patients turn up at Lubaga Hospital surgical camp
Independent (Uganda)
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June 22, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 1,400 patients have turned up seeking surgical services for a week-long surgical camp at Lubaga Hospital. This community-focused initiative, aims at improving access to affordable surgical care while...
UNICEF Seeks Urgent Funding As Over 136,000 Flee Congo To Burundi And Uganda
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kinshasa, June 23 (IANS) More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighbouring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children's...
The African Banker Awards 2025: Equity Bank Named Best Regional Bank In East Africa
Red Pepper
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July 15, 2025
Equity Bank has been named Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This prestigious award highlights the Bank’s significant role in deepening financial inclusion, empowering communities,...
Strictly's Pete Wicks says he caught deadly disease that causes eyes to bleed after show
Lancs Live
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June 23, 2025
Pete Wicks has opened up about a harrowing incident in which he contracted a potentially fatal disease after taking part in a survival reality show back in 2018. Speaking on Joe Marler's Things People Do podcast, the Strictly Come Dancing 2024...
UNICEF seeks urgent funding as over 136,000 flee DR Congo to Burundi, Uganda
Xinhua News Agency
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KINSHASA, June 23 (Xinhua) -- More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)...
Strictly's Pete Wicks claims he caught deadly disease while filming reality show
Bristol Post
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June 23, 2025
Pete Wicks has claimed he suffered a health scare after participating in a gruelling survival TV show back. Discussing the ordeal on Joe Marler's Things People Do podcast, the TOWIE star recounted his time on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls,...
Ghana stun Uganda in opening game of 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s in Mauritius
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
Ghana's national rugby sevens team delivered a commanding performance to kick off their 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s campaign, defeating regional rivals Uganda 17–07 in their opening fixture at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius. The result...
Strictly's Pete Wicks claims he caught killer 'eye-bleeding' disease after reality show
Manchester Evening News
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June 23, 2025
Pete Wicks has claimed that he contracted a deadly disease following his stint on a gruelling survival reality series. Sharing his ordeal on Joe Marler's Things People Do podcast, the TOWIE star reminisced about enduring a desert island challenge...
Strictly's Pete Wicks claims he caught deadly disease that 'can cause eyes to bleed'
SurreyLive
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June 23, 2025
Pete Wicks has claimed he caught a deadly disease after appearing in a brutal, survival-themed reality show in 2018. He made the revelation during a recent episode of Joe Marler's Things People Do podcast, in which the TOWIE star detailed how he...
Aga Khan University launches direct-entry nursing degree in Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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June 23, 2025
The four-year undergraduate programme targets high school graduates and is designed to equip students with the clinical competencies, critical thinking, and leadership skills required in modern health systems Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |...
Mayuge officials alarmed by rampant absenteeism among teachers, health workers
Independent (Uganda)
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June 23, 2025
Mayuge district headquarters Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government officials in Mayuge District have raised serious concerns over widespread absenteeism among teachers and health workers, warning that it is undermining public service...