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Nabbanja launches first ever Pathogen Bioscience Industrial Park
NAKASONGOLA, March 4, 2025 – Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has launched Uganda’s first-ever Pathogen Economy Bioscience Park, calling for concerted efforts to revolutionise the country’s biomedical sector. The 152-acre industrial park, located…
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Gulu PDM beneficiaries suffer losses following death of pigs
GULU, March 2, 2025 – Several farmers in Gulu district who had invested in the piggery enterprise under the Parish Development Model [PDM] are facing significant losses following a suspected outbreak of…
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Health workers call for measures to combat drug resistance
KAMPALA, February 28, 2025 –– Health workers have called for concerted efforts in curbing antimicrobial resistance [AMR] among Ugandans. According to Chrispus Ngabirano, the Head of the Microbiology Section at Kabale Regional…
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Minister commends researchers for developing herbal medicines to treat respiratory diseases
KAMPALA, February 13, 2025 – Dr Monica Musenero, the Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation [STI], has congratulated Kazire Health Products Limited and Busitema University scientists for developing two herbal medicines meant…
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No Ebola cases at Mbarara Hospital, director confirms
MBARARACITY, February 7, 2025 – Dr Deus Twesigye, the Acting Hospital Director, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital [MRRH], has confirmed that there are no cases of Ebola at the facility, despite recent claims…
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Uganda announces Ebola outbreak as one confirmed dead
KAMPALA, January 30, 2025 – The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ministry of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease [SVD] in Kampala following positive test of the strain from three National…
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Works on Lubowa international hospital at 45 percent – Minister Aceng
KAMPALA, January 17, 2025 – – Construction of International Specialised Hospital of Uganda in Lubowa, Kampala is at 45 percent, according to the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng. “The project has…
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Alebtong Medical Camp: over 2,000 to get free treatment
ALEBTONG, August 20, 2024 – At least over 2,000 are expected to benefit from a one week medical camp organised by the Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua in partnership with Uganda People’s…
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PDM beneficiaries suffer losses as strange disease kills over 10,000 chicken in Masaka City
MASAKA, August 2, 2024 – The Parish Development Model [PDM] beneficiary poultry farmers in Masaka City are worried following an outbreak of a strange viral poultry disease that has claimed over 10,000…
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Unlocking Africa’s AI potential
CAPE TOWN, February 22, 2024 – In 2024, Africa stands at the precipice of an Artificial Intelligence [ AI ] revolution. With a projected market size of US$ 18.33 billion by 2030,…
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