Health
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Mainstream mental health in all agencies, govt urged
KAMPALA, May 22, 2024 – Parliamentary Commissioner and Nyendo – Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga urged government to plan for mental health services in all its departments and agencies. Mpuuga said…
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ExxonMobil and NBA Africa launch Jr. NBA League in Angola
LUANDA, May 20, 2024 – Global energy company, ExxonMobil and National Basket Association Africa [NBA Africa] have launched a new Jr. NBA league in Luanda, Angola operated by PanAfricare, a non-profit organisation…
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WFCU invites global movement to join flood relief efforts in Brazil
MADISON, Wis, May 20, 2024 – Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions [ WFCU ], in partnership with World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU], recently launched its Brazilian Flood Relief Fund to solicit donations…
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Tooro leaders empowered with nutrition governance skills
FORT PORTAL, May 19, 2024 – With support from Iles De Paix, a Belgian non-governmental organisation, Kabarole Research and Resource Centre [KRC], in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government [MoLG] has…
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MPs order closure of Hoima City abattoir
HOIMA CITY, May 16, 2024 – Members of Parliament [MPs] have called for the immediate closure of the abattoir in Hoima City over unhygienic conditions which they say pose health hazards to…
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Kikuube residents appeal for relief aid as heavy rains devastate homes, farms
KIKUUBE, May 16, 2024 – Over 400 residents from eight villages in Kyangwali Sub-county, Kikuube district are appealing for relief supplies after their crop gardens and homes were devastated by heavy rains…
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MPs want Non-Ugandans to pay for services at Uganda Cancer Institute
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – The provision of free treatment to foreigners at the Uganda Cancer Institute [UCI] has raised eyebrows among Members of Parliament [MPs] on Public Accounts Committee [Central Government].…
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Regional stakeholders convene in Uganda to discuss ISAVET
ENTEBBE, May 14, 2024 – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] recently hosted an In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training [ ISAVET ] Programme Regional Workshop. The three-day event…
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NDA clears Dei Biopharma to manufacture key vaccines
KAMPALA, May 14, 2024 – Dei Biopharma Limited based in Matugga, Wakiso district, has received National Drug Authority [NDA] accreditation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality vaccines…
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Mothers should be supported to be self-reliant, says Masindi district boss
MASINDI, May 12, 2024 – Cosmas Byaruhanga, the Masindi district LCV chairperson, has urged government and other stakeholders in the country to continue supporting Ugandan mothers and girls so that they can…
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