Health
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UNBS, EAGC train MSMEs on standards and quality control
WAKISO, June 30, 2025 – – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS], in collaboration with the Eastern Africa Grain Council [EAGC], has launched a training campaign targeting Micro, Small and Medium-sized…
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Miss Tourism Karamoja leads tree-planting campaign to tackle climate change in Abim
ABIM, June 29, 2025 – – Miss Tourism Karamoja, Rachel Akidi Nasunday, has launched a climate change mitigation initiative through tree planting in Abim district, a move widely welcomed by the local…
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UVRI warded top regional virology hub
ENTEBBE, June 25, 2025 — Uganda has been designated East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in virology, medical research, and infectious disease control. The recognition, awarded to the Uganda Virus Research Institute [UVRI],…
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World Bank-funded project set to boost clean water access in Adjumani district
ADJUMANI, June 23, 2025 — Adjumani district is set to witness a major transformation in access to clean water, thanks to a Shs 59.8 billion World Bank-funded project that is nearing completion. The…
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New study unveils groundbreaking insights into coffee leaf rust resistance
KAMPALA, June 18, 2025 –– In a significant advancement for the coffee industry, researchers have released a groundbreaking study focused on coffee leaf rust, a devastating disease that threatens coffee crops worldwide. This…
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Climate Change: Uganda unveils carbon market regulations
KAMPALA, June 14, 2025 – Uganda has taken a significant step towards accelerating climate action with the launch of a new regulatory framework to govern its national carbon market. The National Climate…
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Health Ministry refutes claims of COVID-19 resurgence in Uganda
KAMPALA, June 11, 2025 – – The Ministry of Health has dismissed recent social media reports suggesting a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Uganda, labeling them as misleading and based on outdated…
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Bunyoro king dedicates Empango Marathon proceeds to cancer screening machine
HOIMA, June 9, 2025 – The King of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Solomon Iguru Gafabusa, has dedicated the proceeds from this year’s Empango Marathon to the purchase of a cancer screening machine for Hoima…
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Bill Gates to direct majority of US$ 200bln pledge toward Africa’s future
ADDIS ABABA, June 3, 2025 – In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate…
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Museveni to attend Dr Nyathirombo’s thanksgiving prayers in Zombo district
ZOMBO, June 2, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni is expected to attend thanksgiving prayers in honour of Dr Amos Nyathirombo, a distinguished ophthalmologist and medical researcher, in recognition of his outstanding contributions…
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