Cancer deaths falling for half decade in EU: study
The chances of dying from cancer for men has dropped about six percent from 139 deaths per 100,000 males in 2014 to 131 this year, according to a paper in the Annals of Oncology medical journal. The
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Scientists inventing new TB vaccine
According to World Health Organisation (WHO) TB is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause from a single infectious agent, ranking above HIV/AIDS. Scientists are inventing a
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Sh43b irrigation scheme to boost food production in Bunyangabu
Farmers in Bunyangabu district will soon benefit from a sh43b irrigation scheme in to be constructed in Rwimi sub-county by government this financial year. Adolf Mwesige, the minister for defence and
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Museveni launches new agriculture model
President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday launched a new agriculture model that will increase productivity and alleviate the prevailing high unemployment across the country. The new agriculture project also
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Kyetinda wetland encroachers facing eviction
KAMPALA - Residents of Makindye in Kampala who have encroached on Kyetinda Wetland in recent years have been left on tenterhooks. Their time in the swamp, according to the National Environment Management
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Unplanned urban sprawl threatens food security
Uganda’s unplanned urban sprawl is a threat to food security, the ministry of lands, housing and urban development has said. Samuel Mabala, the director for housing in the ministry, said the unplanned
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FAO develops technology to curb fall armyworm in Africa
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and Pennsylvania State University have joined forces to develop and launch an innovative, talking app - Nuru - to help African farmers recognise Fall
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Over 30000 access safe water in Wakiso
WAKISO - Thousands of residents of Wakiso Sub County, Wakiso district have a reason to smile after they got access to safe water and improved sanitation facilities, ending years of water shortage.
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Kony kills 100 elephants yearly
Kidega, who has been in captivity for 15 years, said after returning from their hunting zone, they hand over the consignment to Joseph Kony’s immediate team that delivers it to Dafur where he’s suspected
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Uganda signs agreement with China on nuclear energy
KAMPALA - Uganda has moved steps in developing its use of nuclear by engaging experts from China as nuclear energy can enable rapid industrialisation. Nuclear power plants can produce large quantities