Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2026-09-07 03:32:00
The government has stepped up efforts to curb water-related fatalities through stricter enforcement, mandatory regulations, and community training to address a public health crisis estimated to claim up to 3,000 lives annually.
The national drive includes developing targeted water-safety regulations, conducting community safety workshops, placing warning signs and physical barriers at high-risk water points, and improving marine emergency response times.
Speaking at the Anti-Drowning Media Café organized by the Health Journalists Network in Uganda (HEJNU) in Kampala on September 4,…
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