Intern doctors have warned government that failure to re-deploy them back to work, will lead to critical shortage of doctors and a subsequent decline in health care quality. They sounded the warning this afternoon while speaking to journalists in Kampala, about their new pressure group dubbed the Un-Deployed Intern Pressure Group. The warning comes two…
Pneumonia remains a significant health concern among children in Uganda, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five. It is often exacerbated by factors, such as malnutrition, inadequate healthcare infrastructure and limited access to vaccines. In an August 3, 2024 webinar organised by the Busoga Health Forum on pediatric…
Member of Parliament representing Butaleja District in Bunyole East constituency Yusuf Mutembuli, Woman MP for Lwengo district Cissy Namujju and Busiki county legislator Paul Akamba have been granted bail by the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court at a fee of sh50m each, even though the Director of Public Prosecutions had asked the Anti-Corruption Court to deny them…
Gulu, Uganda In a significant move to bolster economic growth and support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Gen. Wilson Mbadi, the Minister of State for Trade, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the decentralisation of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) services. This initiative aims to reduce the cost of doing business and to…
The reduction of the riding permit fees for cyclists that was effected on August 1, 2024, has prompted the Taxi drivers to call upon government to put easily accessible and affordable avenues for vehicle drivers to acquire driving permits to reduce on road accidents in the country. Muhammad Ssempijja supervisor and Driver in Namayiba Taxi…
In a startling revelation, recent audits have uncovered significant discrepancies in the managing of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds. The investigation reveals that a substantial portion of these funds intended for eradication of poverty among Ugandans has been misappropriated. Three leaders of the Kween PDM SACCO group in East Division, Kapchorwa Municipality, have been arrested…
In response to the medical intern’s protest on delayed deployment, the Ministry of Health (MoH) told them to wait for another year since the facilities it supervises are full and can’t accommodate them as per now. According to Dr Henry G. Mwebesa, Director General of Health Services at MoH, the deployment of Medical Interns focused…
By Amos Ssemuwemba and Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth The stage is set for an exciting weekend of top-tier volleyball action as the NSSF unveils the 26th edition of Kampala Amateur Volley ball Club (KAVC) International Tournament 2024 a 3 days event from August 2 to 4, 2024 at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala. This annual…
Over 1.9million posts await to be applied for during the 2025/2026 General elections. On Tuesday July 30, 2024 Justice Simon Byabakama, chairperson Electoral Commission (EC) announced the EC roadmap for 2026 polls during EC’s national workshop for stake holder at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The road map indicates that the reorganization of the polling stations…
The chairman of motorcycle riders (boda boda) in Kampala Frank Mawejje, recently expressed concern about boda bodas being confiscated for lack of driving licenses by their rider. The government has taken note of this concern and has honored the President’s commitment to decreasing driving license expenses, starting with motorcycles. The revised driving permit fees for…
