Health Ministry to introduce physical activity guidelines
| The Ministry of Health is soon introducing the National Physical Activity Guidelines to control non-communicable diseases. Speaking to journalists at the ministry headquarters on Thursday, Dr. Gerald Mutungi, the Assistant Commissioner of the Non-Communicable Diseases Department, said that the guidelines have been developed through the guidance of the World Health Organization and will provide overall guidance […]
Gavi launches preventive Ebola vaccine programme
Move is part of wide programme that involves routine multivalent meningitis, human rabies, and hepatitis B birth dose vaccination ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | In a historic step, preventive Ebola vaccination will become the norm in the highest-risk countries, courtesy of GAVI, the public-private partnership Vaccine Alliance that brings together developing country and donor governments, the […]
Ariwa SS seeks own dormitory as pregnancy rates shoot up
Yumbe, Uganda | Girls at Ariwa Secondary School in Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe district are struggling to complete their studies, as many of them are seeking accommodation in the community, and some are now pregnant. Without dormitories, students are forced to rent houses within the community, something the school authorities say has exposed the female […]
Electronic system to protect human rights defenders unveiled
NEWS–> As the 2026 general elections draw nearer, human rights defenders have launched a groundbreaking electronic system to document and report violations against them, including journalists. Called the “Online Human Rights Defender Referral Network and Case Management System,” this system empowers users to employ mobile phones and other electronic devices capable of recording voices, capturing […]
Uganda’s resilience in the face of climate change effects
CLIMATE CHANGE–> Landslide buried several households in Bududa in October 2018 | Courtesy In Uganda, climate change has posed significant challenges. The country has experienced increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including droughts, floods and landslides especially in Kasese, Mbale,Bududa and Kisoro among others. Experts have attributed global warming to human activities. These […]
The private school preference: Why Ugandans are opting out of universal education
Despite the Ugandan government’s efforts to provide universal education, a significant number of parents are choosing private schools for their children. Yes! This trend raises questions about the quality and effectiveness of public education and highlights several reasons behind the preference for private institutions. Teachers in government schools tend to slow down the process of […]
Men’s Mental Health Month Shines Light on Silent Struggles
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental health issues, men continue to suffer in silence, often due to stigma and societal expectations. This month serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of mental health […]
Three MPs remanded to Luzira Prison over corruption.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded three Members of Parliament to Luzira Prison on charges of corruption for soliciting money from the Uganda Human Rights Commission in order to increase its budget. The MPs are: Yusuf Mutembuli MP for Bunyole East Constituency in Butaleja District, Resident of Bweyogerere […]
NCBA Bank launches 2024 Golf Series, marks World Environment Day
Kampala, Uganda | NCBA Bank, in collaboration with the Uganda Golf Club, has launched the 2024 NCBA Golf Series, aimed at promoting the development of golf and inspiring greatness in Uganda’s golfing fraternity. The bank also used the opportunity to emphasize its comprehensive sustainability initiative aimed at combating climate change and preserving Uganda’s natural ecosystems. Spanning […]
Stanbic supports health facilities with maternal healthcare services
Kampala, Uganda | ELOI MINISTRIES | On June 6, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), the parent company of Stanbic Bank donated equipment worth Shs20 million to Mbale Referral Hospital and Maluku Health Center III, as part of its Corporate Social Investment. The support aims to improve maternal healthcare services across the country. The donation was part […]