Posted inEducation
MPs irked by low foreign scholarship admissions for Ugandans.
In the last 3 years, out of 280 slots provided, only 162 were filled amounting to an under absorption of 42 per cent.
Posted inHealth
Museveni names 8 basics to fighting future disease outbreaks in Uganda
"Uganda is moving well on the issue of health. The pressure is to cause our doctors in the Districts and nationally, to put more emphasis on public Health," Museveni said.
Posted inHealth
MPs raise caution on salary discrepancies for medics.
The report of the committee presented by the Chairperson, Hon. Godfrey Onzima noted that whereas government has enhanced salaries of medical workers for financial year 2022/23, the funds being disbursed in some local governments are still based on the previous wage bill before the salaries were enhanced leading to wage shortfalls.
Posted inHealth
Uganda receives 1200 doses to roll out Ebola vaccine trials
"This is a historic day for the country and the world of scientific health research. For the 1st time, vaccines for clinical trials are produced in less than 90 days after the start of an Ebola Outbreak. This is a remarkable effort," Njuguna stated.
Posted inWorld AIDS Day
Stop discriminating those with AIDS – President Museveni
"Don't discriminate against people living with HIV because they are not a danger to you as long as you relate with them normally, and they can do many things other people do," Museveni said.
Posted inEbola Updates
28-week male stillborn tests positive for Ebola
"The mother, is a 23 year old resident of who had stillbirth.She was attended to during delivery by an appropriately donned midwife and is in good condition. Routine contact tracing and additional case investigation are ongoing," the Ministry stated further.
Posted inAgriculture
Black Rice: A look into NARO’s new released variety
Black rice often referred to as pigmented rice or coloured rice is the original rice type that early people harvested in the wild before farming began
Posted inEbola Updates
Ebola: Kampala has registered the highest recovery rate – Museveni
Kampala has registered the highest recovery rate of 83% (15/18 cases) while Mubende and Kassanda have the lowest recovery rates at 45% (29/64 cases) and 42% (20/48) respectively.
Posted inEbola Updates
Ebola: Kassanda and Mubende to remain under lockdown – Museveni
The Vice President Jessica Alupo read out the President's remarks In televised address on Saturday.…
Posted inCovid-19 Updates Health
COVIDEX hero Prof. Ogwang wins global accolade
Prof. Ogwang won an innovative research award from Global Peace Foundation as a result of his outstanding commitment to fight Covid-19 Pandemic using indigenous knowledge and herbal medicine.
