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Urgent Call for Stricter Vehicle Regulations in Uganda A senior official from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has raised concerns about the impact of outdated vehicles on public health and road safety in Uganda. Jane Wanjiru Akumu, a programme officer with UNEP’s Sustainable Mobility Unit, highlighted that aging trucks and minibuses are contributing to severe air pollution, increasing the …

A Growing Public Health Crisis in Wetland-Bordering Communities In densely populated areas that lie adjacent to the country’s wetlands, including Ebo-Town, New Jeshwang, and Tallinding Farokono, residents are facing a hidden public health challenge. As the rainy season approaches, concerns about the state of their environment are increasing, with many fearing the consequences of neglect and poor infrastructure. The problem …