Antonio Querido, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Country Representative in Uganda appealed to concerted efforts involving farmers, traders, regulators, and the government to ensure that consumers access safe food.
In an interview with URN, UMA President Dr. Herbert Luswata revealed the frustration the association faces in trying to establish a labor externalization company for health workers, even as many of them remain idle.
“Very few citizens (5 percent) are aware of the toll-free number to call in case of a medical emergency. Slightly more than half of those aware (3%) know such a number exists but cannot recall the actual number. The vast majority totaling 95 percent are not at all aware of the number,” the report noted.
Zombo's Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC), Atim Grace, emphasized that free and uncontrolled cross-border movement of Congolese nationals seeking healthcare in Uganda poses a potential risk for a monkeypox outbreak. "Given the influx of Congolese entering Uganda, the threat of a rapid spread of monkeypox is real, and disaster preparedness funds are crucial," Atim said.
The Karamoja region, which has historically struggled with food scarcity due to harsh weather conditions, experienced a bountiful harvest this season of crops like sorghum, maize, and sunflower. However, the joy over this harvest is now tempered by growing worries.
When the three East African countries secured the rights to host AFCON, Tanzania was the only one with a CAF-approved stadium, the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. Uganda later joined the ranks when its newly refurbished Mandela National Stadium received temporary approval to host continental games
Cyrus Muwanga, a former table tennis player and gold medalist at the All-Africa Games, underscored the need for more funding to popularize the sport in schools.
Groueix emphasized the company's pride in contributing to society in this manner and expressed a commitment to maintaining strong connections with the beneficiaries. “We are privileged to create opportunities for young people to succeed.
Currently, the Rwenzori sub-region has only five automatic weather detector machines out of the 211 spread nationwide. The rain gauge was procured with funding from the European Union Humanitarian Aid.
Suzan Lakwonero, NOPP Project Manager, who oversaw the planting, noted that after years of anticipation by farmers in Mayuge, every registered farmer would now have the opportunity to plant oil palm gardens to improve their livelihoods.
For the past eight years, Stanbic Bank Uganda has hosted secondary school debate competitions known as the Stanbic National School Championship. The competition aims to identify and promote talent, stimulate innovation, and recognize the best innovative idea with significant business sense and societal impact.
The Catholic Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere said the injustices and the lack of regard and compassion for others have become the norm across the country.
Kadaga handed over the money to the National Muslim Youth Council leaders led by their chairperson Habib Mustafa during the inaugural national Muslim youth day celebrations held at the UMSC headquarters on Saturday.
Addressing ANT youth leaders at the Sikezy hotel in Iganga district Wednesday, Muntu argued that the police posts were designated to provide security in both the rural and densely populated parts of the country, saying overhauling them without establishing the motive of the attackers might escalate crime.
