National Drug Authority Arrests Three Health Workers for Stealing Government Drugs

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has conducted a special operation and arrested three health workers who were involved in the theft of government drugs and these include; Odoi John, a Health Assistant at Kifamba HC III in Rakai District who was...

World News | India-Uganda Discuss Enhancing Defence Cooperation Through Professional Military Education

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): COAS General Upendra Dwivedi met Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces, Uganda and held discussions towards enhancing defence cooperation through joint training, professional military...

World News | MoS KV Singh Holds Talks with Uganda Minister of Foreign Affairs on Expanding Partnership Across All Domains

Kampala [Uganda], October 16 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held talks with Odongo Jeje Abubakar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, on Thursday to expand partnership across all domains. Singh said that...

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...

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...

Dhaka air `unhealthy for sensitive groups’ Tuesday morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 10th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 105 at 9:02am on Tuesday morning. Dhaka’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ referring to...

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...

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...

World’s rarest cheetahs arrive at zoo as part of conservation program

(Chester Zoo via SWNS) Two of the world's rarest big cats have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of a conservation program to help save their endangered species from extinction. Northeast African cheetah brothers, Kendi and Tafari, have traveled 100...

Obama’s star turn before crucial votes laid bare Democrats’ talent shortage

Whenever Barack Obama steps before a microphone these days, his speeches are a bittersweet reminder to Democrats that their most potent unifying force can only cheer from the sidelines. On Saturday, the former president campaigned for Abigail...

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...