PARLIAMENT – Cabinet has directed government agencies to swiftly travel to Kanungu District in Western Uganda following the outbreak of the deadly anthrax disease, which has claimed three lives and 73 heads of cattle.The Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries), , on Tuesday, 24 September 2024 informed the House that Cabinet is […]
KAMPALA – The Uganda National Drug Authority (NDA) has recovered drugs valued at Shs2 billion that were stolen from government stores. This announcement was made on Friday by NDA Communications Manager, Mr Abiaz Rwamwiri, during a press briefing that followed a week-long compliance enforcement operation in the southwestern region.“For the past eight months, we have managed to […]
By REUTERSWhat you need to know:Mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact and is usually mild but can kill, was declared a public emergency of international concern by the WHO last month.The World Health Organization said on Friday it had cleared Bavarian Nordic’s BAVA.CO mpox vaccine, the first such shot to be approved by […]
MBUYA – Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, praised retiring officers for their selfless dedication to serving the country over the years, particularly their outstanding contributions to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces.Speaking at the official send-off ceremony of 144 senior officers at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, […]
By Stephen Wandera OumaBUSIA – Over one thousand five hundred locals in Busia district have received free medical treatment during a two days medical camp organized by BILP Initiative Uganda, Clarke International University and C-Care Foundation, the charitable arm of C-Care Uganda (formerly International Medical Group) at St Paul Syamalede Church of Uganda.Speaking to The […]
PARLIAMENT – The government has introduced a new reform in the health sector to uplift the status of Health Centre IVs to community hospitals says Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja.“Based on the Ministry of Health Draft National Health Policy 2024, the government has introduced a reform of upgrading the status of health centre IVs with 24-bed […]
Govt earmarks Shs35b for new medical interns
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Taking personal responsibility in fighting air pollution is becoming a rallying cry in Kampala. Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has organized a two-day training for its staff on air quality management. The training delved into the dire consequences of both short- and long-term exposure to air pollution, linking it to a […]
By Our reporterSOROTI – Prof Ajiko speaks to the MPs during a tour of the hospital facilities. On the right is Hon. BwanikaSoroti Regional Referral Hospital is in a state of disrepair significantly hampering its ability to provide adequate medical services.According to Professor Mary Margaret Ajiko, a consultant surgeon at the hospital, there is need […]
