Kisoro school head teacher jailed for 17 years for defiling 14-year-old girl.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1528 EAT on Tuesday 5th July 2022. Wilson Habiyakale,39, the head teacher of Chuho primary school in Kisoro district, western Uganda has earned himself 17 years and nine months in jail after pleading guilty to aggravated defilement. Habiyakale appeared before justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe in Kabale High court Monday, who…

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Apple Watch Series 8 Will Reportedly Come With a Larger Display

The Apple Watch Series 8 will reportedly sport a 1.99-inch display size. By Apoorva Sinha | Updated: 5 July 2022 06:56 EAT Apple is expected to launch three variants of the Apple Watch Series 8 The watch series will also reportedly feature a body temperature sensor Apple Watch Series 8 is also said to get…

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How to Reduce Child Deaths After Hospital Discharge

JUNE 06, 2022 BRIAN W. SIMPSONi Editor in Chief CHAIN News Even as child mortality declines globally, a trip to the hospital doesn’t always safeguard a child in low- and middle-income countries. In fact, a new Lancet Global Health study has uncovered a significant mortality risk for children after their discharge from 9 hospitals across 6 countries in Africa…

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Argentine Senate Passes New Law On HIV And Other Diseases.

Updated by Nakayima Riatah at 1506 EAT on 04th July 2022 Argentina’s Senate Thursday passed a bill whereby the State would take a new approach to health conditions such as HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections. The bill, submitted by Congresswoman Carolina Gaillard of the ruling Frente de Todos, proposes “an integral approach…

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Tunisian constitution committee head condemns president’s draft.

Former constitutional law professor Sadok Belaid says constitutional chapters could pave way for a ‘disgraceful dictatorial regime’ Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1408 EAT on Sunday 3rd July 2022. The head of Tunisia’s constitution committee has condemned the proposed constitution  put forward by President Kais Saied this week, the local Assabah newspaper has reported. Sadok…

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Kampala Northern bypass: pedestrians demand for lights at footbridges.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1345 EAT on Sunday 3rd July 2022. The 22km Kampala Northern bypass comprises four-foot bridges to help pedestrians cross the road safely without being crashed by the fast-moving traffic underneath. The footbridges are located in Naalya, Kyebando, Kalerwe, and Kiwatule areas. While the footbridges are a key component of the…

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