Atek Kagirita the Ebola Incident Commander says that the number of contacts in Mbale keeps going up day by day as the search for more contacts continues. According to Kagirita, those under isolation will be monitored for the next 21 days.
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that all charges, or ongoing criminal trials, or pending trials, before the courts martial involving civilians must immediately cease and be transferred to the ordinary courts of law with competent jurisdiction.
By the end of last year, 21 staff at BOU, the Ministry of Finance and the accountant general had been interrogated, and their electronic gadgets including mobile phones and laptops had been confiscated and subjected to examination.
Dr Egwau was arrested last month following the death of his patient Emmia Lucy Aluka at his clinic. He was released on January 29 but was rearrested on Monday after the conclusion of investigations.
Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has cried out to Arab Contractors who are in charge of constructing the new Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) in Naguru to be conscious as they work saying the facility is one of their deliverables as Uganda kicks off preparations for the 2026 General Elections.
Walter Uryek-Wun, the Principal Assistant Secretary at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that the staff shortages continue to negatively impact the service delivery to patients at the facility.
URN understands that CMI joined the operation after two of the eight persons robbed of their money in a ride-along attack were associated with the army spy agency. Sources said one of the persons robbed 100 million shillings is a logistics supplier to the army.
The district, which is home to 74 government-aided primary schools, currently has only 720 teachers, well below the required 1,350 teachers, leaving a gap of 630 educators.
"Currently, the regime led by President Museveni is exhibiting blatant contempt of court, and those responsible should be held accountable. By disregarding and delaying the implementation of the court order for the immediate release of prisoners, they are undermining justice and the rule of law," Kyagulanyi stated.
The dispute revolves around ownership of the land on which the school is built. Nyakatonzi Cooperative Union claims to have leased the property to the school, but the school administration has failed to pay rent for the past eight years, resulting in arrears amounting to 90 million shillings.
Kalume stated that all 25 contacts were transported to the national isolation center on Monday for thorough examination and monitoring as they await their test results.
Speaking at the 26th Annual Judges Conference in Kampala, the President underscored the importance of patriotism, Pan-Africanism, socio-economic transformation, and democracy in driving Uganda’s development.
Speaking to URN in an interview, Nuru Nakibuuka Musisi, the Deputy Executive Director Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) said Uganda passed the HIV law ten years ago providing for putting in place a pool of money to battle HIV under the HIV/AIDS Fund but this has never been actualized.
The affected head teachers, Beatrice Apadet of Odikai Primary School and Martin Odeke of Morkiswa Primary School in Kisoko Sub-county were confronted after all 43 candidates from their schools who sat for the exams scored 36 aggregates. This dismal performance enraged parents and local leaders.
A six months quarantine was imposed on the district on July 18, 2024, following a directive by Dr. Rose Anna Ademun, the Commissioner of Animal Health after an outbreak of FMD was reported in the villages of Kidimon, Lajalula, Kololo and Aker in Lakang Sub County.
The two have been jointly preparing for the Marathon event in Bukwo under the guidance of their coach Alex Malinga and are hopeful for a better performance.
Professor Bruce Kirenga, the trial’s principal investigator, stated that there are 2,460 doses of the vaccine available, which are being administered under a clinical trial.
Damalie Nachuha, the East Kyoga Regional Police Commander (RPC), reported that Akol was arrested after more than ten parents came forward, claiming he deceived them into believing he ran an organization that assisted families with school fees.
According to Suzan Wamala, Chairperson of the Municipal Teachers Association and President of the Mukono Diocese Primary Headteacher’s Association, the initiative will focus on improving the teachers' understanding of the curriculum, effective teaching approaches, and how to better engage learners.
