2 July 2008 - The United Nations health agency has started preparations for the expected return of tens of thousands of displaced people to their homes in the disputed central Sudanese town of Abyei.

IN the scorching afternoon sunshine, Philis Yapchemusto stands in the compound of a tiny building that houses the headquarters of Reproductive, Educative and Community Health (REACH) programme.

Chairman House Committee on MDGs, Hon. Saadatu Sani, says a committee will be set up to harmonise health bills that are still pending at the Federal House of Representatives.

EXCESSIVE cigarette smoking may have a major role in altering sperm quality, thereby adversely affecting male reproductive health, a study conducted by Qatar University in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation has indicated.

Lack of delivery beds at Rweikiniro Health Centre III in Ntungamo District has forced expectant mothers to abandon the maternity ward, a clinical officer at the centre, Mr Isaac Mwesigye has said.