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A dance troupe of orphaned Ugandan children who started performing barefoot on dusty streets in 2014 will take the world's biggest stage this July. The Ghetto Kids will join Shakira for the World Cup final halftime show in front of over a billion viewers.
A Ugandan conservation group has cracked the code on making environmental protection financially rewarding for local communities. After 27 years, ECOTRUST now helps 54,000 farming families earn income while restoring 70,000 hectares of degraded land.
Uganda is racing to contain an Ebola outbreak spreading from eastern Congo, deploying two decades of hard-earned expertise to protect millions across East Africa. The nation that has "never exported Ebola" is now leading a regional response that could prevent a devastating public health crisis.
Uganda's capital is turning schoolchildren into hygiene heroes who bring life-saving water safety lessons back to their families. A new community program trains young people to stop waterborne diseases before they start.
A rare wild coffee species growing in Uganda's Zoka Forest just got an official name, and it could save one of the country's last tropical forests. By branding the endangered Excelsa variety as "Zoka Coffee," conservationists hope to protect the land through its most valuable crop.
The Gates Foundation just committed $15 million to help stop an Ebola outbreak spreading between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The emergency funding will support rapid response teams, cross-border surveillance, and frontline health workers racing to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Uganda has started producing Hydroxyurea locally, a breakthrough drug that treats sickle cell disease affecting 20,000 newborns each year. The move slashes costs and makes life-saving treatment accessible to families who've struggled with expensive imports.
Uganda clinched the final African spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Ghana. Ten African nations will now compete on the global stage in Qatar this November.
The European Union is backing Uganda's tourism comeback with a $17.5 million investment aimed at revitalizing one of East Africa's most scenic destinations. The funding signals growing confidence in the region's tourism potential as visitor numbers climb across neighboring countries.
Thailand rolled out comprehensive health screening for all arrivals from DR Congo and Uganda after WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a global emergency. The country is monitoring 126 recent travelers while testing emergency response systems to protect public health.
Uganda's largest telecom provider is turning a potential competitor into a collaborator. MTN Uganda is exploring ways to work with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service instead of fighting it.
Uganda is strengthening protection for wildlife corridors that provide billions in ecosystem services while supporting tourism and local communities. Conservation leaders are calling for long-term funding and stricter environmental reviews to balance economic growth with nature protection.
Uganda is upgrading water systems across multiple cities to prepare for hosting the Africa Cup of Nations 2027. The improvements will benefit millions of residents long after the tournament ends.
More than 40 primary schools in Uganda just received handwashing stations to protect thousands of children from Ebola and other diseases. The partnership between local health officials and UNICEF is making classrooms safer across Wakiso District.
Uganda is expanding sickle cell treatment to neighborhood health centers and producing critical medications locally, potentially saving thousands of children who currently face deadly delays in care. The move addresses a crisis where more than half of the 20,000 babies born with the disease each year die before age six.
After two imported Ebola cases from neighboring DRC, Uganda deployed rapid containment measures that have so far prevented any local transmission. The country's early action, informed by past outbreaks, shows how preparedness can protect public health.
Uganda is bridging its insurance technology gap with a new innovation hub that will train up to 100 professionals over five years. The partnership between Service Cops Limited and Insurance Training College aims to boost the country's insurance penetration from just 1% through digital solutions.
Twenty-one Ugandan women received life-changing surgeries during a three-day free medical camp, ending years of silent suffering from painful birth-related conditions. The initiative targeted women who couldn't afford treatment for obstetric fistula and severe perineal tears.
People who've recovered from psychosis are now guiding current patients through their healing journey in Uganda, proving that lived experience can be the most powerful medicine. The program is restoring hope and dignity to those facing one of the world's most stigmatized conditions.
Uganda is upgrading its Katosi Water Treatment Plant with a massive expansion that will double daily capacity to 160 million liters, transforming water access for millions. The 24-hour maintenance work includes installing a giant pipeline that will serve communities for decades.
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