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Sudan seeks technical support in agri, pharma, maritime sectors
ISLAMABAD: The government of Sudan has sought Pakistan’s technical cooperation in the development of its agricultural, pharmaceutical, and maritime sectors. These proposals were formally forwarded by the Sudanese Ambassador to Pakistan, Salih...
Zohran Mamdani threatens an American political earthquake
The United States is on the cusp of a political earthquake, the epicentre of which is in New York, where Democrat Zohran Mamdani looks set to become the next mayor of the country’s most populous city. Mamdani, 34, is a Muslim socialist and...
Meet the newest arrivals at Chester Zoo - Cheetah brothers Kendi and Tafari
Two of the world's rarest big cats have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of a conservation programme to help save their endangered species from extinction. Northeast African cheetah brothers, Kendi and Tafari, have travelled 100 miles from Yorkshire...
Mos MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Uganda President Museveni, conveys PM Modi’s greetings
Kampala [Uganda], October 16 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, met with Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and conveyed the personal greetings of Prime Minister...
Medical Mission Trips Can Open Eyes and Hearts
Julie Choueiki, a nurse, remembers going on a medical aid trip with Colorectal Team Overseas (CTO) to Greece. While there, the mother of a young boy with a complicated anorectal malformation in need of surgery came in for a consultation. She...
Family Physicians as Street-Level Bureaucrats: An Interview-Based Study of Service Supply Challenges in Shanghai, China During Public Health Emergencies
Introduction During the ongoing pandemic, family physicians have served as pivotal primary healthcare providers, playing a multidimensional role in optimizing medical resource allocation and enhancing public health response.1 Drawing on...
India reaffirms support for two-state solution at NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine in Kampala
Kampala: Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India's long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East during the...
Emirates carries 2.8 million passengers since 2000, marks 25 years in Uganda
Minister of Works and Transport Gen Katumba Wamala joined Emirates, UCAA and political guests at the celebrations UCAA: Emirates has significantly contributed to the growth of passenger and cargo traffic at Entebbe International Airport with a...
Vivo Energy Uganda, Spouts of water launch ‘Safe2Sip’ campaign to deliver clean drinking water to schools
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of schoolchildren across Uganda are set to benefit from a new clean water initiative following the launch of the ‘Safe2Sip’ campaign, a partnership between Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that markets...
India Reaffirms Unwavering Support For Palestinian Cause And Two-State Solution At NAM Ministerial Meet In Kampala
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh. | X @ANI Kampala: Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India's...
Advancing global and environmental health research in Canada
The Global and Environmental Health Lab, situated at York University’s School of Global Health and the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, is a collaborative research centre focused on understanding and mitigating health inequality....
Corruption at Congo-Uganda border as health officials sell fraudulent yellow fever documents
At the Kasindi border post between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a handful of dollar bills is all that it takes to bypass one of the most important health requirements of international travel in the region: proof of yellow...
Plymouth parish supports medical clinic, school to help poor Christians in Africa
Jasmin Walker, a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Plymouth, helps a child put on new clothing during a visit to St. Kizito Parish in Kampala, Uganda. Since 2011, parishioners at the southeast Michigan parish have been visiting...
Beyond CSR: Why the private sector must become co-creators of social change in Uganda
Nile Breweries’ Legal and Corporate Affairs Lead, Emmanuel Njuki (5L), Rwampara County MP Amos Nkankunda (4L), and WWF Country Director Ivan Tumuhimbise (2L), joined by officials from Rwampara, launched the demarcation and restoration of a wetland...
Car Rental Uganda: Essential safety tips for touring in 2025
Uganda has recently updated its speed regulations to enhance road safety, especially in high-risk areas. Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING | Navigating Uganda’s diverse landscapes requires reliable car rental options for both tourists and business...
M7, First Lady tell Madi-Okollo: NRM has built strong foundation for Uganda
Madi-Okollo — President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet Museveni on Monday rallied thousands of supporters in Madi-Okollo District, declaring that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has laid a strong and lasting foundation for...
Donald Trump's 'Communist' Rant: POTUS Boasts He Is 'Better Looking' Than Zohran Mamdani
US President Donald Trump claims he's more attractive than New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani during a 60 minutes interview. When interviewer Norah O'Donnell suggested that Mamdani's charisma and rule-breaking style had drawn...
Sierra Leone’s Mpox Education Campaign Offers Public Health Model
Through radio jingles, posters, daily text messages and door-to-door visits, Sierra Leone’s public health officials are driving a messaging campaign aimed at preventing the spread of mpox. Experts say the effort has contributed to a sharp drop in...
Surrey KPU instructor helps youth mental health in Uganda
‘Wang Oo Relit Project’ featured at Ottawa research showcase on Oct. 6 A KPU instructor from Surrey is helping youth in Uganda better cope with mental health challenges. Dr. Kyle Matsuba of Kwantlen Polytechnic University was invited to present...
India backs two-state solution at NAM meet in Kampala
EAM S. Jaishankar Kampala Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India's long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East during...