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Opinions & Commentary
To comply with new EU rules, coffee framers should grow native tree species
KAMPALA, December 5, 2024 — Indigenous trees are native to a particular region or ecosystem and have over time adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. Uganda has more than 800…
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Central
Commonwealth Speakers commend CIPLA Quality Chemicals
KAMPALA, January 8, 2024 – Speakers and Presiding Officers from the Commonwealth days ago visited the CIPLA Quality Chemicals Industries Ltd [CIPLA QCIL] in Luzira, Kampala where they lauded the factory for…
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Western
NDA builds capacity of herbalists in Tooro Kingdom
FORT PORTAL – National Drug Authority [NDA] in partnership with Tooro Kingdom has trained more than 100 herbalists to ensure the production of safe herbal medicines. According to the NDA public relations…
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National
Local pharmacists caution gov’t on veterinary drugs’ regulation in new bill
KAMPALA – The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda [PSC], a regulatory body of pharmacists in the country has cautioned government against leaving the regulation of veterinary medicine in the hands of private practitioners.…
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Health
NDA closes 70 illegal drug outlets in Rwenzori
FORT PORTAL – The National Drug Authority [NDA] has closed 70 drug outlets in Rwenzori Sub-region for operating illegally and impounded 140 boxes of assorted medicines worth Shs 40 million. The NDA…
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Health
NDA partners with Tooro Kingdom to curb misuse of drugs
FORT PORTAL-The National Drug Authority [NDA] and Tooro Kingdom have joined hands to create awareness about the safe use of drugs by those living in the kingdom. The NDA chairperson, Dr. Medard…
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Health
NMS seeks Shs 298bln to counter decline in donor funding
KAMPALA-The National Medical Stores [NMS] is seeking Shs 298 billion to offset the projected funding gaps arising from the declining donor funding. NMS General Manager, Moses Kamabare said that since donor agencies…
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Health
21 arrested over illegal sale of drugs in shift markets
SOROTI– The National Drug Authority [NDA] has arrested at least 21 people in Teso Sub-region over the illegal sale of drugs in shift markets, despite the drug experts issuing several warnings. NDA…
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Health
Communities in Teso warned against buying hawked drugs
SOROTI-The National Drug Authority [NDA] has warned local communities in Teso Sub-region against buying hawked drugs, some of which could be expired or counterfeit. This call was made during a one-week sensitisation…
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Environment
UWA boosts capacity to handle wildlife crimes
NEBBI – The Uganda Wildlife Authority [ UWA ] says it has reinforced its capacity to handle wildlife crimes by collaborating with other government agencies like Uganda Police, Uganda People’s Defence Forces…
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