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Africa CDC calls crisis meeting as Ebola spreads

African health officials will hold a crisis meeting as the Ebola outbreak spreads from Congo to neighboring countries and beyond. The "extraordinary virtual meeting" will convene on October 28.

DW (English) · 22 Oct 2026

EACOP’s Housing and Healthcare Initiatives that are Transforming Host Communities in Uganda

For years, families in villages such as Kikuube in western Uganda lived in homes with leaking roofs, ageing structures and limited access to basic amenities. During the rainy season, some households faced the constant worry of damaged homes, while access to clean water and essential services could mean travelling considerable distances. Today, for families affected […] The post EACOP’s Housing and Healthcare Initiati

Watchdog Uganda · 22 Oct 2026

Benard Feni Inaugurated onto Malaria Free Uganda Board to Steer Malaria-Free Uganda Agenda

Benard Feni, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Euro Gold Refinery Uganda Ltd, has been inaugurated as a member of the Board of Directors of Malaria Free Uganda (MFU), the national platform supporting Government’s efforts to eliminate malaria. The inauguration ceremony for the new MFU Board of Directors for the 2026-2029 term was presided […] The post Benard Feni Inaugurated onto Malaria Free Uganda Board to

SoftPower News · 22 Oct 2026