Browsing by Author "Nsubuga, Umar"

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    23 years in the labour ward.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-15) Nsubuga, Umar
    Standing at the entrance of the labour ward at Olumu Health Centre III in Maracha district is a nurse in Uniform and white shoes. "It is almost 23 years since I started practising midwifery, but I am not about to retire, as my passion for my profession grows by the day,
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    Bilharzia or witch craft? Kasese leaders seek to demystify myth
    (New Vision, 2018-04-09) Nsubuga, Umar
    A mass campaign is on to sensitise residents of Kasese district about the dangers of bilharzia. However there is one stumbling block-witchcraft. Bilharzia is one of the neglected tropical diseases in Uganda.
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    Career options after completing senior four
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Nsubuga, Umar
    Alternative career options after UCE
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    Charcoal burners urged to go green
    (New Vision, 2018-03-21) Nsubuga, Umar
    Charcoal is one of the main sources of fuel ugandans use for cooking. as a result, this resource takes the lions share of blame for deforestation.
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    Farmers can make rain on their farms.
    (New Vision, 2018-03-23) Nsubuga, Umar
    Twaha Kakooza's 80-arce farm in Bubajjwe village,in Kayunga is green all year round, a marvel for many, His farm has garlic, maize, tomatoes and a banana plantation.
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    How far from Home schould a school be?
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Nsubuga, Umar
    Haspha Nassolo's ordeal represents the silent struggle of thousands of parents across Uganda who wrestle with distance, safety and time in their quest to give their children and education. For many, sending a child to a boarding school is not an option, either due to cost, emotional attachment, or the child's age.
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    How to spot fake building materials.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-19) Nsubuga, Umar
    When a building collapses, as they have in Kampala in the post, fingers are immediately pointed at counter felt construction materials. Poor plans and shoddy workmanship. David Kireli, a civil engineer at the education ministry, believes count felt construction materials have flooded the market.
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    Kalerwe's sanitation challenge
    (New Vision, 2018-03-22) Nsubuga, Umar
    Dirty grew black water flows out of a stream covering an entire section of Kalerwe market. in spite of the stench, vendors lay out their ware on the sodden ground.
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    Kawongo residents at risk of catching diseases.
    (daily monitor, 2018-03-22) Nsubuga, Umar
    The residents of Kawongo island on lake kyoga are living dangerously, Kawongo which is one of the landing sites in Galiraya subcounty on lake kyoga in Kayunga district is grappling with poor health and sanitation facilities.
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    Malnutrition, a threat
    (New Vision, 2018-02-23) Nsubuga, Umar
    Jacquiline Mandera, 25, started living with her boyfriend five years ago in Agojjo Refugee camp in Adjumani district. she dreamt of a better future with him. Having grown up in a poor family where she didnt get a chance to attend school. however, about 2 years ago, after giving birth. Mandera's boyfriend left the refugee camp to seek a job in Kampala and has never returned. Mandera's excitment about motherhood and hope for a better future vanished with him. Her baby suferred severe malnutritionand at two and half years, the child looks like a one-year old
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    Tone your arms with targeted exercise
    (New Vision, 2026-02-16) Nsubuga, Umar
    Dr. Hassan Mayanja, a physician at Mercy Hospital in Mpererwe, explains that flabby arms are not merely a cosmetic concern but a reflection of how the body changes overtime. "As we age, collagen reduces, elasticity drops, and redesigns its pattern in the body, this does not mean someone is unhealthy. But combined with weight gain, it can make the arms appear softer".
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    Which is better, bricks or blocks?
    (New Vision, 2017-08-05) Nsubuga, Umar
    In construction, bricks or blocks are a major requirement. Bricks are prepared using mud, clay or cement. However, burnt bricks are preferred by most developers because they are cheaper than blocks. Fred Lukoda, a construction engineer. says the strength of bricks or blocks determines the durability of the structure.
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    Your checklist for designing a house
    (New Vision, 2017-11-25) Nsubuga, Umar
    When redesigning a house, one of the options could be breaking down walls and creating more space, but there is also the option of reducing on bigger rooms and making smaller rooms bigger, says architect, Abdu Wahab Nyanzi.