Health
Wangadya Says Museveni Did Not Accept Her Resignation
Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya has told Parliament that she remains in office despite an earlier notice of resignation, saying the appointing authority
Read More »MOH Blames Rising Pollution as 20% of Schoolchildren Battle Asthma
The Ministry of Health has revealed that between 10 and 20 percent of school-going children have asthma, with urban areas bearing the biggest burden of the disease.
Read More »Ministry of Works and Partners Call for Stronger Road Discipline to Protect Children.
In response to growing concerns over road crashes involving school-going children, the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Uganda Police Force, the Ministry of Education
Read More »Uganda Railways Aims to Dominate Import/Export Cargo, Fund Self in 5 Years
URC has rehabilitated and deployed 44 fuel tankers/wagons to take on the increasing demand for petroleum imports, and has completed several sidings to be able to deliver or pick clients' cargo.
Read More »FDC Condemns Medical Interns’ August 14 Ultimatum
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has condemned the Ministry of Health’s directive requiring medical interns to report to their designated hospitals by August 14 or risk losing their internship placements.
Read More »Ministry Approves Veils for Muslim Health Trainees
Female Muslim trainees in health training institutions have been allowed to wear plain white veils as part of their institutional uniform during classroom training and clinical practice.
Read More »South Sudan Resumes Oil-Backed Financing
South Sudan has regained limited access to advance financing against its future crude oil exports after reaching an agreement with commodities trader BB Energy to partially settle a dispute that had led to restrictions imposed by a London court.
Read More »Expectant Mother, Baby Die After Delivery Attempt by TBA
An expectant mother and her unborn baby have died after she reportedly sought delivery services from a traditional birth attendant instead of a health facility, prompting renewed calls for pregnant women to seek skilled medical care.
Read More »UN Launches $15.8 Million Emergency Appeal For Uganda’s Ebola Response
The United Nations (UN) has launched an emergency appeal for US$15.8 million to support Uganda’s Ebola response as the number of confirmed cases of the deadly Bundibugyo strain rose to seven, with more than 300 contacts currently under active follow-up.
Read More »Court Clears URA to Enforce UGX 18.5 Billion Tax Against Nile Breweries
The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed with costs an application by Nile Breweries Uganda Limited seeking to block the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) from collecting 18.5 billion Shillings in disputed taxes.
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Court Grants Bryan White Mandatory Bail on Human Sacrifice Charges
The High Court in Kampala has granted mandatory bail to socialite Bryan Kirumira also known as Bryan White, after finding that he had been detained for 293 days without being committed for trial.
