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Museveni presides over coronation of Omukama Nyabongo I, urges preservation of indigenous languages
FORT PORTAL, September 30, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni yesterday presided over the coronation of His Royal Highness Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the 15th Omukama of Tooro, ushering in a new…
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Museveni calls on Ugandans to intensify fight against cancer as king Oyo is laid to rest
FORT PORTAL, September 14, 2026 — Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, laid to rest at the Karambi royal burial grounds in southwest of Fort Portal City,…
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Museveni Unveils Three-Phase Food Stabilisation Strategy For Karamoja
MOROTO, September 13, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled a three-phase food stabilisation strategy for Karamoja aimed at helping households withstand recurrent droughts, strengthen food security and progressively reduce dependence on…
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Uganda, US sign Shs 6.42 trillion health sector agreement
KAMPALA, September 9, 2026 — The Government of Uganda and the Government of the United States of America [USA] have signed a Strategic Objective Agreement [SOAG], setting out a framework for cooperation…
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Teso set to get 100 doses of Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention drug
SOROTI CITY, April, 20, 2026 — As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening HIV prevention and care, the AIDS Information Centre [AIC] has conducted a targeted training for health workers in…
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MPs pass motion to combat sickle cell disease
KAMPALA, March 13, 2026 — More funds are expected to be allocated for the treatment and management of sickle cell disease following a motion passed by the House on Thursday. The motion…
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U.S., Mbarara University strengthen technology and research collaboration
MBARARA CITY, March 11, 2026 — Mbarara University of Science and Technology [MUST] recently hosted the United States [U.S.] Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, on a strategic visit aimed at strengthening…
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Uganda and USA sign US$2.2bln MoU on bilateral health cooperation
KAMPALA, December 10, 2025 — Uganda and the United States of America have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] on bilateral health cooperation valued at US$ 2.2 billion. The agreement, signed…
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Over 1,000 residents benefit from free medical camp in Kikuube district
KIKUUBE, July 8, 2025 — More than 1,000 residents from communities along the shores of Lake Albert in Buhuka parish, Kyangwali Sub-county, Kikuube district, have benefited from a free medical camp offering…
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UVRI awarded 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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