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Uganda Recognized As East Africa’s Top Virology Hub

Uganda has officially been designated as East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in Virology, marking a significant milestone in the country’s contributions to health research and infectious disease control. This recognition was awarded through the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), a testament to

May 10, 2025

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BIG STORY: Frail BoU Governor Admitted To Aga Khan Hospital

The Governor of Bank of Uganda (BoU) Prof Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile has been admitted to Aga Khan Hospital, The Capital Times has learnt. According to information from sources, the frail economist was admitted on Sunday after he collapsed on 31 December 2021. The

January 5, 2022

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Medics In Gulu Demand Regulation Of Sale Of Abortion Inducing Drugs

Health officials in Gulu district are calling for the regulation of the sale of abortion-inducing drugs. The proposal comes amidst a reported rise in health complications coupled with deaths among teenage girls practicing unsafe abortion. Data from the health department shows that

January 5, 2022

Health

Gov’t Withdraws Vaccination Card Requirement For Passengers

The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Works and Transport has withdrawn the condition that passengers must prove that they are fully vaccinated before using public transport. The cancellation of the directive comes barely a week after it was announced by

January 5, 2022

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Forest Cottages: Where Swimming Is More Than Just A Recreational Activity

Kampala’s eco-friendly Forest Cottages has unveiled new rates for access to its solar -heated swimming pool to allow its loyal clients unwind off the week’s stress and regain lost calories with freshened minds. In the new rates announced, the hotel has slashed

January 4, 2022

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Just In! Schools, Bars, Concerts Allowed To Operate, Curfew lifted In Phased Reopening Of Economy

President Museveni has directed that bars, music concerts, stadiums and cinemas will be allowed to operate again in January as the country moves towards full reopening the economy in 2022. In his televised address on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his country

December 31, 2021

Health

Horror: Drunk Herbalist Dies After Dog Eating His Private Parts

By Agencies- Nigeria: The Christmas season turned tragic for a 60-year-old herbalist, Ani Ikoneto, as he died from injuries he sustained when his dog bit off and ate his private parts. The herbalist who lived at Jebbs Street in Calabar South in Nigeria,

December 30, 2021

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Uganda Police Warns Partiers Against Crossing To Tanzania For New Year Concerts

The Uganda Police Force and sister security agencies in Kyotera district has warned Ugandan party animals against crossing to Tanzania to allegedly attend New Year crossover concerts that have been organized in areas near the Ugandan border. The concerts include one organized

December 30, 2021

Health

Health Workers In Agago District Interdicted Over Abuse Of Office

Eleven workers in three health facilities in Agago district have been interdicted for alleged negligence of duty and theft of essential drugs. Those interdicted include senior health staff and support staff working at Lamiyo health centre II, Kuywee health centre II, and

December 30, 2021

Health

WHO Warns Of “Tsunami Of Cases” From Omicron, Delta

The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned on Wednesday that the more transmissible Omicron together with the currently circulating Delta variants might lead to “a tsunami of cases,” putting immense pressure on national health systems. Recapping WHO’s response since the onset of the

December 30, 2021

Health

Minister Babalanda Calls For Urgent Media Sensitisation, Urges RDCs To Enforce SoPs In Public Places

The Minister for Presidency Milly Dokha Babalanda has directed Resident District Commissioners across the country to undertake urgent media sensitisation, inspect public places and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in light of the upsurge in Omicron cases in the country. In the

December 30, 2021

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