“We see children displaced or migrating through irregular channels due to multiple factors including conflict, poverty environmental causes but also in search of better opportunities” she Emnet Berhanu, IGAD Migrant Protection Specialist, IGAD Health and Social Division.
Wilson Mutebi, a 72-year-old resident of Kitotolo village in Kikandwa sub-county, Mityana district, expressed deep disappointment. He had hoped that the hearing of a case involving his son—pending for over four years—would finally begin.
Nasanga joined colleagues from Kenya, Agnes Mwendwa, Halyesus Tsehay from Ethiopia and Agot Alier from South Sudan to urge the leaders to particularly implement IGAD Child Policy Framework
Anita Nuwensiima, a biomedical engineer with the FREO2 Foundation, stated that the selected facilities were identified based on their remote locations to ensure that pediatric patients and neonates aged 0–12 years have access to free oxygen.
The 2025 reigning champion of Kip Keino classic in 5000 meters finished the race in a time of 8:31.27 microseconds in the race won by Australia’s Linden Hall who crossed the finishing line in 8:30.01 microseconds
Hadijja Aliku, the senior clinical officer in charge of Alwi Health Centre III, said the facility is overwhelmed by the high number of expectant mothers seeking maternity care. With only one functional delivery bed, they are unable to meet the growing demand, leaving women to endure unsafe childbirth.
According to the leaders, children living with disabilities are often denied education due to a lack of accessible school infrastructure and appropriate learning materials.
