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Fibroids: A Silent Killer Among Ugandan Women

January 22, 2026 - by Gladys Oroma

About ten years ago, Gloria Akello, 35, went to Lacor Hospital for a general checkup. She wanted to test for cervical cancer and breast cancer. At the registration desk, the …

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UNSAFE ABORTION: How Surging Cases Drive Growing Demand For Post-Abortion Care

December 22, 2025January 22, 2026 - by Davis Buyondo

Every morning, different health facilities in Uganda’s island districts and border communities begin their normal routine of treating patients. Many of these patients are girls and women arriving with severe …

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Cassava’s Dark Side: Unveiling the Hidden Health Risks in Northern Uganda

January 6, 2025February 7, 2025 - by Alfred Oryem & Sharon Sibindi

GULU, Uganda—For 52-year-old Katereke, cassava has been both a staple food and a source of suffering. Despite being a staple food for millions, cassava contains compounds that can inhibit iodine …

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NUMEC receives 30 press jackets from Ker Kwaro Acholi Cultural Institution

January 6, 2026January 22, 2026 - by Okot Lil Romeo

The Northern Uganda Media Club (NUMEC) has received a donation of 1.5 million Uganda shillings from Ker Kwaro Acholi Cultural Institution to purchase 30 branded press jackets ahead of Uganda’s …

October 21, 2025

NUMEC journalists shine at the national awards again

June 3, 2025

“We are stronger together”: NUMEC, DiploBrief and Community Green Radio join forces to amplify voices of marginalized groups

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