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Uganda:
Slow Action On Climate Change Threatens Health
Monitor, 6 December 2011
Any delays to mitigate climate change will have adverse effects on human health, reversing global and national gains made in health, experts have warned. Read more »
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East Africa:
Experts Warn of Extreme Weather in Region
Citizen, 23 November 2011
As the world is preparing for the Durban Climate Change Summit next week, experts have warned of increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, in the East African… Read more »
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Uganda:
Red Cross Warns On Weather Changes
Monitor, 20 November 2011
The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) has cautioned governments to prepare their populations extreme weather events caused by climate change. Read more »
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Uganda:
Floods Hit Eastern Region
New Vision, 6 November 2011
FLOODS have displaced families in six districts in eastern Uganda. The affected districts are Bulambuli, Kween, Tororo, Butaleja, Bukedea and Amuria. Read more »
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Uganda:
20 Families Homeless After Heavy Rain
Monitor, 27 October 2011
Twenty families in Namayingo District are homeless after a downpour destroyed their houses. The Tuesday night downpour caused the collapse of rooftops which injured seven family… Read more »
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Uganda:
Thousands to Benefit From Relief Items
Monitor, 26 September 2011
In a move to help communities affected by disaster, 59,090 people in four regions will receive relief items, officials have said. The distribution of relief items is an idea of… Read more »
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East Africa:
Recent Tragedies Expose EA's Frail Disaster Defence Systems
Monitor, 24 September 2011
The tragedies that have occurred in the East African region this year -- a slum fire in Kenya, Uganda mudslides and a ferry accident in Tanzania -- caught Nairobi, Kampala and Dar… Read more »
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Uganda:
More Than Mudslides in Bududa
Observer, 27 November 2011
The journey to Bududa is one of the most memorable trips I have ever taken. Read more »