New Vision Podcast

As Uganda observes World Mosquito Day, we assess the effects of malaria on Hoima's communities and discuss the crucial steps needed to combat this silent crisis.

As 1,500 medics begin their internship, the ministry of health wants sh18.8 billion to meet a shortfall that is causing a backlog of placements. 

Bazilio Katerega resigned his accounting job to save babies born too early when one of his preterm twins died. As Uganda joins rest of the world to mark the World Breast Feeding week, his Preterm Infants Parents Network is teaching mothers what to do after discharge from neonatal ICU. 

Around Uganda: 

Why are we very angry and how can we control anger? Raziah Athman speaks with Dr. Joan Amongin, a psychiatry resident at Makerere University, about anger management. 

In the face of rising drug abuse among teenagers, experts are suggesting testing for substances in school. 

Mushroom has been known as a healthy food that can be exported at good prices but now one woman is changing this narrative, instead using it to make wine. 

In the aftermath of the UPDF recruitment exercise, aspirations soar for some while others face heartbreak. 

The Skilling in Agripreneurship for Increased Youth Employment SAY project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by AVSI Foundation is focused also on gender inclusion. This initiative aims to empower 18,800 youths aged 18-30 and 6,500 youths aged 13-18 with agricultural skills for immediate employment and long-term engagement in agriculture. The project strives to enhance agricultural productivity sustainably while addressing gender gaps and here is how they are doing it.

Guests: 

1. Hillary Muhumuza,  Senior District Community Development Officer & Gender Focal Person  Mbarara DLG. 
2. Akullo Betty, Executive Director WORUDET and entrepreneur – a farmer - tree planting and apiary – SAY Project Partner 
3. Ninsiima Lucky, CEO- Zion Wnyama Farm, SAY Project Youth
4. Ramlah Nabweggamu - Deputy Chief of Party and Agribusiness Development Advisor SAY Project 

This episode of Around Uganda focuses on a pressing issue: Teso destroying its umbilical cord – the swamps. Sponsored by Vision Outdoor, Raziah Athman uncovers the impact of this environmental challenge and explores the solutions being pursued. Stay tuned for insights and a chance to win prizes, all right here on our podcast.