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Mbale District  Namukowa Bernard(AO) After the inception of this project  in 2020, during the tenure of 4 years,the national agriculture research organisation(NARO/NACORI) with partnership from the International institute of tropical agriculture(IITA),has today marked  the end of this project in Mbale district with a lot of successful stories from beneficiary farmers,and extension workers after a long intervention  highlighting resilient and adaptive agricultural livelihoods in the district. On behalf of the district, DCAO  Madam Juliet cheptoyeki appreciated the partners for steering this project in the coffee growing subcounties of mbale District.  She was optimistic that the project has benefited the farmers but showed dismay because the project is coming to an end.She requested the extension workers to closely work with the farmers and ensure sustainability of the technologies that have been transferred to the beneficiaries and a...

International Albinism Awareness Day seeks to amplify the voices and visibility of persons with albinism in all areas of life.   Press release @ St. Andrews Cathedral  As the eastern region Albinism cluster prepares to hold its celebrations on 27th next week, this year's theme highlights the urgent need to prevent skin cancer in persons with albinism through awareness, screenings, and sunscreen access. The risk of skin cancer is extremely high for persons with albinism, and the lack of access to sunscreen, protective gear, as well as skin cancer screening and treatment can lead to foreseeable, yet preventable deaths.   The Eastern region executive director for people with albinism, Negesa Elizabeth registered the achievements as an indicator of a transformative path towards better and sustainable living! The executive director says the mileage started in 2014 when the United Nations relied behind their umbrella with the reflect...