By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda, many people often dismiss a stuffy or runny nose as a simple cold. Some rush to the pharmacy for antibiotics, […]
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New hybrid water systems introduced in Kiryandongo
By Beatrice Nakibuuka For years, refugees in the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, many of whom fled conflict in South Sudan, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, […]
Celebrate Christmas on a Budget: Five Festive Recipes You Can Make Under UGX 30,000
By Lilian Ntege With food prices rising toward the end of the year, many households are searching for creative ways to prepare a delicious Christmas […]
Keeping hope for the nation alive
By Can Grace Kaiso The notion of hope is key to unlocking the potential within us to live meaningful lives. Hope is the active belief […]
2. Hello doctor, what really causes fibroids? —Edinah
Explanation OriginThe exact cause of fibroids remains unknown. The initial trigger that causes abnormal and excessive growth of the uterine muscle cells has not been […]
Hello doctor, why is it that when someone takes certain herbal medicines like aloe vera and black seed, they develop a running stomach?—Manzi
According to Aiya Catherine Lalam, a pharmacist with the Uganda National Drug Authority, “Aloe vera contains a laxative compound known as aloin, which can irritate […]
How Engole overcame betrayal, managed teenage pregnancy
By Nicholas Akasula Juliette Alyce Engole hails from Loro village in Oyam district. She spent her early years in Nakuru, Kenya, where her family relocated […]
The Saviour is born
By Pauline Akello Jesus Christ is the Saviour, fully God and fully man, the eternal Redeemer whose presence, power, and love define all of creation. […]
Christmas is no longer the same
By Justine Namara Christmas used to feel magical, especially for those of us who grew up in large families. As children, it cost us nothing! […]
Child safeguarding: A holiday priority we cannot ignore
By Maureen Kizito As the 2025 school year ends and the holiday season sets in, our homes and communities fill with excitement. Yet even amid […]