The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) in Kampala after laboratory tests from three National Reference Laboratories returned positive results. At a press briefing, Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, shared details about the confirmed case and outlined measures being taken to curb…
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has decided to boycott the East African Community (EAC) emergency summit, called by Kenyan President William Ruto, to discuss the escalating violence in Eastern Congo. The announcement was made by Tshisekedi’s spokesperson, Tina Salama, who cited concerns over Ruto’s neutrality in the conflict. Tshisekedi’s withdrawal comes amid growing tensions between the…
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has welcomed the decision by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approve an Emergency Humanitarian Waiver, ensuring continued access to life-saving HIV treatment for millions of people globally. The waiver comes amid a 90-day pause on US foreign development assistance, announced by the US Department of…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has bestowed the Radical New Bar Demilitarization Award upon Senior Counsel Ladislaus Kiiza Rwakafuuzi in recognition of his relentless fight against the unlawful prosecution of civilians in military courts. This honor cements his legacy as a fearless defender of justice, whose work has reshaped Uganda’s legal landscape. For over four…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has officially launched the Sub County Policing Model, a strategic initiative aimed at tackling rural crime and improving law enforcement presence across Uganda. The launch, held at Police Headquarters in Naguru, marks a significant step toward strengthening community security at the grassroots level. Under this new model,…
